CVE-2013-1963: XSS
The contacts application in ownCloud before 4.5.10 and 5.x before 5.0.5 does not properly check the ownership of contacts, which allows remote authenticated users to download arbitrary contacts via unspecified vectors.
Other sources
Two flaws were reported as fixed in ownCloud 4.5.10:
XSS vulnerability in MediaElement.js (oC-SA-2013-017) [1] Privilege escalation in the contacts application (oC-SA-2013-018)
The XSS issue ([1]) has been assigned CVE-2013-1967 [3]. The second issue has not yet been assigned a CVE.
[1] http://owncloud.org/about/security/advisories/oC-SA-2013-017/ [2] http://owncloud.org/about/security/advisories/oC-SA-2013-018/ [3] http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q2/111
— Red Hat
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Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1963?
CVE-2013-1963 has a high severity due to allowing unauthorized access to sensitive contact information.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1963?
To fix CVE-2013-1963, upgrade ownCloud to version 4.5.10 or above, or to 5.0.5 or above.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1963?
CVE-2013-1963 affects ownCloud versions prior to 4.5.10 and 5.x versions before 5.0.5.
What kind of attack does CVE-2013-1963 allow?
CVE-2013-1963 allows remote authenticated users to download arbitrary contacts, potentially leading to data exposure.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1963?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2013-1963; updating to a secure version is the recommended action.