CVE-2012-4752: Medium severity owncloud vulnerability

Published Sep 5, 2012
·
Updated

appconfig.php in ownCloud before 4.0.6 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote authenticated users to edit app configurations via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this can be leveraged by unauthenticated remote attackers using CVE-2012-4393.

Affected Software

19 affected components
ownCloud ownCloud<=4.0.5
ownCloud ownCloud=3.0.0
ownCloud ownCloud=3.0.1
ownCloud ownCloud=3.0.2
ownCloud ownCloud=3.0.3
ownCloud ownCloud=4.0.0
ownCloud ownCloud=4.0.1
ownCloud ownCloud=4.0.2
ownCloud ownCloud=4.0.3
ownCloud ownCloud=4.0.4
ownCloud ownCloud Server=3.0.0
ownCloud ownCloud Server=3.0.1
ownCloud ownCloud Server=3.0.2
ownCloud ownCloud Server=3.0.3
ownCloud ownCloud Server=4.0.0
ownCloud ownCloud Server=4.0.1
ownCloud ownCloud Server=4.0.2
ownCloud ownCloud Server=4.0.3
ownCloud ownCloud Server=4.0.4

Event History

Sep 5, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4752?

CVE-2012-4752 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to unauthorized access to app configuration.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4752?

To fix CVE-2012-4752, upgrade ownCloud to version 4.0.6 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2012-4752?

CVE-2012-4752 affects ownCloud versions earlier than 4.0.6 and specific 3.x versions.

4

Can CVE-2012-4752 be exploited by unauthenticated users?

Yes, CVE-2012-4752 can potentially be exploited by unauthenticated users leveraging CVE-2012-4393.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2012-4752?

The implications of CVE-2012-4752 include unauthorized editing of app configurations, potentially compromising the integrity of the system.

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