VDB-62041 · CVE-2012-4394 · GCVE-0-2012-4394

ownCloud up to 4.0.4 File cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ownCloud up to 4.0.4. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. This manipulation of the argument File causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-4394. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in ownCloud up to 4.0.4 (Cloud Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument file with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in apps/files/js/filelist.js in ownCloud before 4.0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the file parameter.

The weakness was released 09/05/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-4394 since 08/21/2012. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 3.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-62045, VDB-62044, VDB-62043 and VDB-62042. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Cloud Software

Name

ownCloud

Version

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ownCloud 3.0.0
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

08/21/2012 🔍
09/05/2012 +15 days 🔍
09/05/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +929 days 🔍
03/31/2025 +3661 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: d203fa2c50f4b2791e68e2b8ab9a0f8b94f9c9f8
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2012-4394 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4394
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62041
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 03/31/2025 16:02
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (48), 02/20/2019 14:20 (2), 12/13/2021 09:23 (4), 03/31/2025 16:02 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:35D:103

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