VDB-63200 · CVE-2012-5608 · SA51357

ownCloud 4.5.0/4.5.1 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ownCloud 4.5.0/4.5.1 and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2012-5608. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in ownCloud 4.5.0/4.5.1 (Cloud Software). Affected by this issue is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in apps/user_webdavauth/settings.php in ownCloud 4.5.x before 4.5.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via arbitrary POST parameters.

The weakness was published 12/17/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-5608 since 10/24/2012. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 4.5.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Secunia (SA51357†). Similar entries are available at VDB-62046, VDB-62045, VDB-62044 and VDB-62040. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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OpenVAS ID: 801070
OpenVAS Name: ownCloud Cross-Site Scripting and File Upload Vulnerabilities
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: ownCloud 4.5.0
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

10/24/2012 🔍
11/23/2012 +30 days 🔍
12/17/2012 +24 days 🔍
12/17/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +827 days 🔍
03/31/2025 +3660 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-5608 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5608
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63200
Secunia: 51357 - ownCloud Cross-Site Scripting and File Upload Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 03/31/2025 19:36
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (53), 02/24/2019 10:07 (4), 12/20/2021 23:24 (3), 03/31/2025 19:36 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:F64:103

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