ownCloud up to 6.0.1 getID3 xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ownCloud and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function getID3. Such manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2014-2053. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ownCloud (Cloud Software). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function getID3. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

getID3() before 1.9.8, as used in ownCloud Server before 5.0.15 and 6.0.x before 6.0.2, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or possibly have other impact via an XML External Entity (XXE) attack.

The weakness was published 06/04/2014 by Lukas Reschke (Website). The advisory is shared for download at wordpress.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-2053 since 02/19/2014. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 77157 (WordPress < 3.7.4 / 3.8.4 / 3.9.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

Upgrading to version 5.0.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (91952), Tenable (77157), SecurityFocus (BID 66225†), Secunia (SA58002†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45881†). Similar entry is available at VDB-70654. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 77157
Nessus Name: WordPress < 3.7.4 / 3.8.4 / 3.9.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 801070
OpenVAS Name: ownCloud Multiple Vulnerabilities-02 July14
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ownCloud 5.0.6

Timelineinfo

02/19/2014 🔍
03/07/2014 +16 days 🔍
03/07/2014 +0 days 🔍
06/04/2014 +89 days 🔍
06/04/2014 +0 days 🔍
08/11/2014 +68 days 🔍
08/12/2014 +1 days 🔍
08/19/2014 +7 days 🔍
03/26/2015 +219 days 🔍
03/31/2025 +3658 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 29405
Researcher: Lukas Reschke
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-2053 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-2053
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-69920

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X-Force: 91952
SecurityFocus: 66225 - ownCloud CVE-2014-2053 XML External Entity Injection vulnerability
Secunia: 58002 - Debian update for wordpress, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 45881 - ownCloud Before 5.015 and 6.0 Before 6.0.2 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities via an XXE Attack, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 12:07
Updated: 03/31/2025 21:17
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 (64), 06/04/2017 21:13 (12), 03/22/2022 10:29 (4), 03/31/2025 21:17 (17)
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