ownCloud Server up to 7.0.4/8.0.3 Shared Folder Filename cross site scripting
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Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in ownCloud Server up to 7.0.4/8.0.3. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Shared Folder Handler. This manipulation with the input " as part of Filename causes cross site scripting.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-5953. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in ownCloud Server up to 7.0.4/8.0.3 (Cloud Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Shared Folder Handler. The manipulation with the input value " 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 the activity application in ownCloud Server before 7.0.5 and 8.0.x before 8.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a " (double quote) character in a filename in a shared folder.
The weakness was shared 10/21/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared at owncloud.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-5953 since 08/06/2015. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single 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.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 86430 (Debian DSA-3373-1 : owncloud - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175528 (Debian Security Update for owncloud (DSA 3373-1)).
Upgrading to version 7.0.5 or 8.0.4 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (86430) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-54217†). The entries VDB-78706, VDB-78707, VDB-78708 and VDB-78710 are related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4
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Class: Cross site scriptingCWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Nessus ID: 86430
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3373-1 : owncloud - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703373
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3373-1 (owncloud - security update)
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: ownCloud Server 7.0.5/8.0.4
Timeline
08/03/2015 🔍08/06/2015 🔍
10/18/2015 🔍
10/19/2015 🔍
10/21/2015 🔍
10/21/2015 🔍
10/22/2015 🔍
11/05/2015 🔍
04/01/2025 🔍
Sources
Advisory: owncloud.orgStatus: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-5953 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-5953
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-78709
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Vulnerability Center: 54217 - ownCloud Server 7.0-7.0.4, 8.0-8.0.3 Remote XSS in \, Low
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Entry
Created: 10/22/2015 09:48Updated: 04/01/2025 00:46
Changes: 10/22/2015 09:48 (64), 03/11/2018 08:43 (9), 04/01/2025 00:46 (19)
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