How severe is CVE-2012-5607?

CVE-2012-5607 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5607 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5607?

CVE-2012-5607 primarily affects Owncloud. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5607?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-5607 published?

CVE-2012-5607 was published on 2012-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5607

CVE-2012-5607 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Owncloud with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Owncloud
Published: 2012-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The "Lost Password" reset functionality in ownCloud before 4.0.9 and 4.5.0 does not properly check the security token, which allows remote attackers to change an accounts password via unspecified vectors related to a "Remote Timing Attack."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5607?: The "Lost Password" reset functionality in ownCloud before 4.0.9 and 4.5.0 does not properly check the security token, which allows remote attackers to change an accounts password via unspecified vectors related to a "Remote Timing Attack."
How severe is CVE-2012-5607?: CVE-2012-5607 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5607 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5607?: CVE-2012-5607 primarily affects Owncloud. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5607?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5607 published?: CVE-2012-5607 was published on 2012-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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