Vulnerability Description
PHPExcel before 1.8.0, as used in ownCloud Server before 5.0.15 and 6.0.x before 6.0.2, does not disable external entity loading in libxml, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or possibly have other impact via an XML External Entity (XXE) attack.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Owncloud | Owncloud Server | 6.0.0 |
| Phpexcel Project | Phpexcel | <= 1.7.9 |
References
- http://owncloud.org/about/security/advisories/oC-SA-2014-006/Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/PHPOffice/PHPExcel/blob/develop/changelog.txt
- http://owncloud.org/about/security/advisories/oC-SA-2014-006/Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/PHPOffice/PHPExcel/blob/develop/changelog.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2054?
CVE-2014-2054 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). PHPExcel before 1.8.0, as used in ownCloud Server before 5.0.15 and 6.0.x before 6.0.2, does not disable external entity loading in libxml, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause...
How severe is CVE-2014-2054?
CVE-2014-2054 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2054?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Owncloud Owncloud Server, Phpexcel Project Phpexcel.