CVE-2015-4718 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published Updated

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary SMB commands via semicolon injection in file names, potentially leading to remote code execution on the server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2015-4718?

CVE-2015-4718 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Owncloud Owncloud, published on 21 Oct 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The external SMB storage driver in ownCloud Server before 6.0.8, 7.0.x before 7.0.6, and 8.0.x before 8.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SMB commands via a ; (semicolon) character in a file.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-4718?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Owncloud Owncloud, Owncloud Owncloud Server.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4718?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2015-4718 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-4718 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-x4hm-9x5q-gw23.

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