How severe is CVE-2013-2048?

CVE-2013-2048 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-2048 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2048?

CVE-2013-2048 primarily affects Owncloud. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2048?

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

When was CVE-2013-2048 published?

CVE-2013-2048 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2048

CVE-2013-2048 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Owncloud with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Owncloud
Published: 2014-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ownCloud before 5.0.6 does not properly check permissions, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary API commands via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this can be leveraged using CSRF to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary API commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2048?: ownCloud before 5.0.6 does not properly check permissions, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary API commands via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this can be leveraged using CSRF to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary API commands.
How severe is CVE-2013-2048?: CVE-2013-2048 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2048 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2048?: CVE-2013-2048 primarily affects Owncloud. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2048?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2048 published?: CVE-2013-2048 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://owncloud.org/about/security/advisories/oC-SA-2013-025/

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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