CVE-2017-5865 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can enumerate valid usernames by observing distinct error messages during password reset attempts in ownCloud Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-5865?
CVE-2017-5865 is a low-severity vulnerability in Owncloud Owncloud, published on 3 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The password reset functionality in ownCloud Server before 8.1.11, 8.2.x before 8.2.9, 9.0.x before 9.0.7, and 9.1.x before 9.1.3 sends different error messages depending on whether the username is valid, which allows remote attackers to enumerate user names via a large number of password reset attempts.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5865?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Owncloud Owncloud.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5865?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5865 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-5865 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5865 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Owncloud Owncloud
Sources
Also known as GHSA-96w6-55wg-2r8g.