ownCloud Password Reset Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:53179

Info

ownCloud Password Reset Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 53179
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 20 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 23 2012 11:50AM
Credit: luks
Vulnerable: ownCloud ownCloud 3.0.1
Not Vulnerable: ownCloud ownCloud 3.0.2

Discussion

ownCloud Password Reset Security Bypass Vulnerability

ownCloud is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to change a user's password, thereby aiding in further attacks.

ownCloud 3.0.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

ownCloud Password Reset Security Bypass Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue through a browser.

The following exploit is available:

Solution / Fix

ownCloud Password Reset Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released updates. Please see the references for details.

References

ownCloud Password Reset Security Bypass Vulnerability

References:
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