How severe is CVE-2012-5665?

CVE-2012-5665 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5665 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5665?

CVE-2012-5665 primarily affects Owncloud Owncloud Server. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5665?

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

When was CVE-2012-5665 published?

CVE-2012-5665 was published on 2013-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5665

CVE-2012-5665 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Owncloud Owncloud Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Owncloud Owncloud Server
Published: 2013-01-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ownCloud 4.0.x before 4.0.10 and 4.5.x before 4.5.5 does not properly restrict access to settings.php, which allows remote attackers to edit app configurations of user_webdavauth and user_ldap by editing this file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5665?: ownCloud 4.0.x before 4.0.10 and 4.5.x before 4.5.5 does not properly restrict access to settings.php, which allows remote attackers to edit app configurations of user_webdavauth and user_ldap by editing this file.
How severe is CVE-2012-5665?: CVE-2012-5665 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5665 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5665?: CVE-2012-5665 primarily affects Owncloud Owncloud Server. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5665?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5665 published?: CVE-2012-5665 was published on 2013-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

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:4.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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