CVE-2020-36248: Medium severity owncloud vulnerability

Published Feb 19, 2021
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Updated

The ownCloud application before 2.15 for Android allows attackers to use adb to include a PIN preferences value in a backup archive, and consequently bypass the PIN lock feature by restoring from this archive.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ownCloud ownCloud Android<2.15
ownCloud Owncloud Client Android<2.15

Event History

Feb 19, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?

The vulnerability ID of this security issue is CVE-2020-36248.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-36248?

CVE-2020-36248 has a severity level of medium.

3

How does the vulnerability in ownCloud for Android impact the security?

The vulnerability in ownCloud for Android allows attackers to bypass the PIN lock feature by restoring from a backup archive that includes a PIN preferences value.

4

Which version of ownCloud for Android is affected by this vulnerability?

The vulnerability affects ownCloud for Android versions before 2.15.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-36248?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2020-36248 is available. Please refer to the official security advisory for more information.

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