CVE-2013-1941

CVE-2013-1941 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-310.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-310
• Affected product: Owncloud
• Published: 2014-06-04
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The installation routine in ownCloud Server before 4.0.14, 4.5.x before 4.5.9, and 5.0.x before 5.0.4 uses the time function to seed the generation of the PostgreSQL database user password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1941?

The installation routine in ownCloud Server before 4.0.14, 4.5.x before 4.5.9, and 5.0.x before 5.0.4 uses the time function to seed the generation of the PostgreSQL database user password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.

How severe is CVE-2013-1941?

CVE-2013-1941 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-1941 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1941?

CVE-2013-1941 primarily affects Owncloud. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1941?

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

When was CVE-2013-1941 published?

CVE-2013-1941 was published on 2014-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://owncloud.org/about/security/advisories/oC-SA-2013-015/

Affected products (27)

• cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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:4.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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