#VU60008 Improper Control of Resource Identifiers ('Resource Injection') in ownCloud Desktop App


Published: 2022-01-26

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60008

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44537

CWE-ID: CWE-99

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ownCloud Desktop App
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: ownCloud

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing validation of URLs. A remote administrator can perform a resource injection attack and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ownCloud Desktop App: 2.0.0 - 2.9.2 rc5


External links
http://owncloud.com/security-advisories/cve-2021-44537/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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