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CVE-2014-2056

7.5 · HIGH

PHPDocX, 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 Extern…

Published Jun 4, 2014owncloudEPSS 2.25%

Overview

CVE-2014-2056 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting owncloud owncloud_server. It was published on June 4, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PHPDocX, 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from owncloud. Update owncloud_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
owncloudowncloud_server0Affected

References

Refowncloud.org/about/security/advisories/oC-SA-2014-006/Refowncloud.org/about/security/advisories/oC-SA-2014-006/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2056?

CVE-2014-2056 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting owncloud owncloud_server. It was published on June 4, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-2056?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-2056?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from owncloud. Update owncloud_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-2056?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-2056 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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