CVE-2015-5953: XSS
First published: Wed Oct 21 2015(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the activity application in ownCloud Server before 7.0.5 and 8.0.x before 8.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a " (double quote) character in a filename in a shared folder.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ownCloud | <=7.0.4 | |
| ownCloud | =8.0.0 | |
| ownCloud | =8.0.2 | |
| ownCloud | =8.0.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5953?
CVE-2015-5953 has a Medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5953?
To fix CVE-2015-5953, upgrade to ownCloud Server version 7.0.5 or 8.0.4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5953?
CVE-2015-5953 affects remote authenticated users of ownCloud Server versions prior to 7.0.5 and 8.0.x before 8.0.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-5953?
CVE-2015-5953 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2015-5953?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2015-5953 to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into shared folders.
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