CVE-2012-5056: XSS

Published Jun 4, 2014
·
Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in ownCloud Server before 4.0.8 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) readyCallback parameter to apps/filesodfviewer/src/webodf/webodf/flashput/PUT.swf, the (2) root parameter to apps/gallery/templates/index.php, or a (3) malformed query to lib/db.php.

Affected Software

15 affected components
ownCloud ownCloud<=4.0.7
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=4.0.5
ownCloud ownCloud=4.0.6
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
ownCloud ownCloud Server=4.0.5
ownCloud ownCloud Server=4.0.6

Event History

Jun 4, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5056?

CVE-2012-5056 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-5056?

To fix CVE-2012-5056, upgrade ownCloud Server to version 4.0.8 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2012-5056?

CVE-2012-5056 affects ownCloud Server versions up to and including 4.0.7.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-5056?

CVE-2012-5056 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2012-5056 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-5056 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject malicious scripts.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203