CVE-2015-6500: Path Traversal
First published: Mon Oct 26 2015(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in ownCloud Server before 8.0.6 and 8.1.x before 8.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to list directory contents and possibly cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a .. (dot dot) in the dir parameter to index.php/apps/files/ajax/scan.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ownCloud | =7.0.0 | |
| ownCloud | =7.0.1 | |
| ownCloud | =7.0.2 | |
| ownCloud | =7.0.3 | |
| ownCloud | =7.0.4 | |
| ownCloud | =7.0.5 | |
| ownCloud | =7.0.6 | |
| ownCloud | =7.0.7 | |
| ownCloud | =8.0.0 | |
| ownCloud | =8.0.2 | |
| ownCloud | =8.0.3 | |
| ownCloud | =8.0.4 | |
| ownCloud | =8.0.5 | |
| ownCloud | =8.1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6500?
CVE-2015-6500 has a moderate severity rating as it allows remote authenticated users to potentially list directory contents and cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6500?
To fix CVE-2015-6500, you should upgrade to ownCloud Server version 8.0.6 or 8.1.1 or later.
Which versions of ownCloud are affected by CVE-2015-6500?
CVE-2015-6500 affects ownCloud versions before 8.0.6 and 8.1.x prior to 8.1.1.
Can CVE-2015-6500 be exploited by a non-authenticated user?
CVE-2015-6500 requires authentication, so only authenticated users can exploit this vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2015-6500 have on system performance?
CVE-2015-6500 can lead to increased CPU consumption, potentially causing denial of service.
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