CVE-2016-9460: Medium severity nextcloud vulnerability

Published Mar 28, 2017
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Updated

Nextcloud Server before 9.0.52 & ownCloud Server before 9.0.4 are vulnerable to a content-spoofing attack in the files app. The location bar in the files app was not verifying the passed parameters. An attacker could craft an invalid link to a fake directory structure and use this to display an attacker-controlled error message to the user.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Nextcloud Nextcloud<=9.0.51
ownCloud ownCloud<=9.0.3

Event History

Mar 28, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:46 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9460?

CVE-2016-9460 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for content spoofing in the files app.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9460?

To fix CVE-2016-9460, upgrade Nextcloud Server to version 9.0.52 or later, or ownCloud Server to version 9.0.4 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2016-9460?

CVE-2016-9460 affects Nextcloud Server versions before 9.0.52 and ownCloud Server versions before 9.0.4.

4

What type of attack is CVE-2016-9460 associated with?

CVE-2016-9460 is associated with a content-spoofing attack that can manipulate display links in the files app.

5

Can users protect themselves from CVE-2016-9460 without an update?

Without an update, users may remain vulnerable to potential content spoofing attacks and should upgrade as soon as possible.

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