CVE-2012-5609: Medium severity ownCloud ownCloud vulnerability

Published Dec 18, 2012
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Updated

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in lib/migrate.php in ownCloud before 4.5.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a crafted mount.php file in a ZIP file.

Affected Software

31 affected components
ownCloud ownCloud<=4.5.1
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=4.0.5
ownCloud ownCloud=4.0.6
ownCloud ownCloud=4.0.7
ownCloud ownCloud=4.0.8
ownCloud ownCloud=4.0.9
ownCloud ownCloud=4.5.0
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
ownCloud ownCloud Server=4.0.5
ownCloud ownCloud Server=4.0.6
ownCloud ownCloud Server=4.0.7
ownCloud ownCloud Server=4.0.8
ownCloud ownCloud Server=4.0.9
ownCloud ownCloud Server=4.5.0

Event History

Dec 18, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5609?

CVE-2012-5609 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-5609?

To fix CVE-2012-5609, upgrade to ownCloud version 4.5.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2012-5609?

CVE-2012-5609 affects all versions of ownCloud before 4.5.2 and specific earlier versions like 3.0.0 to 4.5.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-5609?

CVE-2012-5609 is an incomplete blacklist vulnerability that can be exploited by uploading a crafted mount.php file.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2012-5609?

Exploiting CVE-2012-5609 could lead to remote code execution, allowing attackers to run arbitrary PHP code on the server.

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