CVE-2015-4716 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or reinstall the application via directory traversal in ownCloud Server on Windows.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2015-4716?
CVE-2015-4716 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, published on 21 Oct 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the routing component in ownCloud Server before 7.0.6 and 8.0.x before 8.0.4, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to reinstall the application or execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-4716?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows, Owncloud Owncloud, Owncloud Owncloud Server.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4716?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2015-4716 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-4716 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g6c8-qw7x-86rj.