CVE-2017-5865 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 3.7 Published Updated

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.

All Owncloud Owncloud vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-96w6-55wg-2r8g.

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