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CVE-2015-7699

9.0 · HIGH

The files_external app in ownCloud Server before 7.0.9, 8.0.x before 8.0.7, and 8.1.x before 8.1.2 allows remote authenticated users to instantiate arbitrary classes and possibly execute arbitrary…

Published Oct 26, 2015owncloudCWE-20EPSS 4.02%

Overview

CVE-2015-7699 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting owncloud owncloud_server. It was published on October 26, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The files_external app in ownCloud Server before 7.0.9, 8.0.x before 8.0.7, and 8.1.x before 8.1.2 allows remote authenticated users to instantiate arbitrary classes and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted mount point option, related to "objectstore."

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

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References

Refwww.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3373GitHubgithub.com/owncloud/core/pull/18558Refowncloud.org/security/advisory/?id=oc-sa-2015-018Refwww.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3373GitHubgithub.com/owncloud/core/pull/18558Refowncloud.org/security/advisory/?id=oc-sa-2015-018

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7699?

CVE-2015-7699 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting owncloud owncloud_server. It was published on October 26, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-7699?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-7699?

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-2015-7699?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-7699 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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