Improper access control in ownCloud Server

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU25682

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker who knows the public-link hash and the original filename of the image can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the preview-image of a password-protected public-link.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ownCloud Server: 10.3.0 - 10.3.2

External links

http://owncloud.org/security/advisories/public-link-password-bypass-via-image-previews/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.