CVE-2014-2056: High severity ownCloud ownCloud vulnerability

Published Jun 4, 2014
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Updated

PHPDocX, as used in ownCloud Server before 5.0.15 and 6.0.x before 6.0.2, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or possibly have other impact via an XML External Entity (XXE) attack.

Affected Software

37 affected components
ownCloud ownCloud<=5.0.14
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.0
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.1
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.2
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.3
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.4
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.5
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.6
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.7
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.8
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.9
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.10
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.11
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.12
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.13
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.14
PHPDocX PHPDocX
ownCloud ownCloud=6.0.0
ownCloud ownCloud=6.0.1
ownCloud ownCloud Server<=5.0.14
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.0
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.1
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.2
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.3
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.4
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.5
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.6
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.7
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.8
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.9
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.10
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.11
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.12
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.13
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.14
ownCloud ownCloud Server=6.0.0
ownCloud ownCloud Server=6.0.1

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
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2056?

CVE-2014-2056 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability allowing remote attackers to exploit XML External Entity attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-2056?

To fix CVE-2014-2056, upgrade ownCloud Server to versions 5.0.15 or 6.0.2 and above.

3

What impact could CVE-2014-2056 have on my system?

CVE-2014-2056 could allow attackers to read arbitrary files and potentially cause a denial of service on the affected system.

4

Which versions of ownCloud are affected by CVE-2014-2056?

CVE-2014-2056 affects ownCloud Server versions prior to 5.0.15 and 6.0.x before 6.0.2.

5

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2014-2056?

CVE-2014-2056 may enable remote attackers to perform file reading, denial of service attacks, or exploit other vulnerabilities via an XML External Entity injection.

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