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CVE-2015-4716

10.0 · HIGH

Directory traversal vulnerability in the routing component in ownCloud Server before 7.0.6 and 8.0.x before 8.0.4, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to reinstall the application or e…

Published Oct 21, 2015owncloudCWE-22EPSS 24.82%

Overview

CVE-2015-4716 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting owncloud owncloud. It was published on October 21, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the routing component in ownCloud Server before 7.0.6 and 8.0.x before 8.0.4, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to reinstall the application or execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from owncloud. Update owncloud 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
owncloudowncloud0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4716?

CVE-2015-4716 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting owncloud owncloud. It was published on October 21, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-4716?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2015-4716?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from owncloud. Update owncloud 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-2015-4716?

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