How severe is CVE-2014-9045?

CVE-2014-9045 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9045 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9045?

CVE-2014-9045 primarily affects Owncloud. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9045?

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

When was CVE-2014-9045 published?

CVE-2014-9045 was published on 2015-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9045

CVE-2014-9045 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Owncloud
Published: 2015-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The FTP backend in user_external in ownCloud Server before 5.0.18 and 6.x before 6.0.6 allows remote attackers to bypass intended authentication requirements via a crafted password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9045?: The FTP backend in user_external in ownCloud Server before 5.0.18 and 6.x before 6.0.6 allows remote attackers to bypass intended authentication requirements via a crafted password.
How severe is CVE-2014-9045?: CVE-2014-9045 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9045 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9045?: CVE-2014-9045 primarily affects Owncloud. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9045?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9045 published?: CVE-2014-9045 was published on 2015-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://owncloud.org/security/advisory/?id=oc-sa-2014-022

Affected products (25)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:5.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:5.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:5.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:5.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:5.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:5.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:5.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:5.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:5.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:5.0.14:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:5.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:5.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:6.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:6.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:6.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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