CVE-2014-2053 getID3 is vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE)
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files or cause denial of service via XML External Entity attacks in the getID3 library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-2053?
CVE-2014-2053 is a high-severity vulnerability in Owncloud Owncloud Server, published on 4 Jun 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
getID3() before 1.9.8, as used in ownCloud Server before 5.0.15 and 6.0.x before 6.0.2, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or possibly have other impact via an XML External Entity (XXE) attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2053?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including james-heinrich/getid3. It affects 2 products.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
james-heinrich/getid3 Packagist | All versions | 1.9.9 |
james-heinrich/getid3 Packagist | All versions | 1.9.9 |
Products include Getid3 Getid3, Owncloud Owncloud Server.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2053?
Upgrade james-heinrich/getid3 to 1.9.9 or later.
Is CVE-2014-2053 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2053 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Owncloud Owncloud Server
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-2053, GHSA-5v43-55m5-qr8f.