CVE-2023-49105

ownCloud Improper Authentication Vulnerability

ownCloud ownCloudApplications & CMS

CVSS

9.8Critical

ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 27 Aug 2026CISA KEV

Exploit odds (EPSS)43.2%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS

Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below

Federal deadline30 Aug 2026Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV

CISA required actionApply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. CISA KEV

Patching is not enoughCISA requires federal agencies to look for signs of compromise on affected systems, not only patch (forensic triage under BOD 26-04). Treat exposed systems as possibly compromised. CISA guidance

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

21 Nov 2023, 00:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
27 Aug 2026Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Description

ownCloud contains an improper authentication vulnerability that allows an attacker to access, modify, or delete any file without authentication if the username of a victim is known, and the victim has no signing-key configured.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

n/aaffected: n/aCVE List