How severe is CVE-2016-1499?

CVE-2016-1499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1499 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1499?

CVE-2016-1499 primarily affects Owncloud. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1499?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-1499 published?

CVE-2016-1499 was published on 2016-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1499

CVE-2016-1499 is a high-severity vulnerability in Owncloud with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.5)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Owncloud
Published: 2016-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ownCloud Server before 8.0.10, 8.1.x before 8.1.5, and 8.2.x before 8.2.2 allow remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information from a directory listing and possibly cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via the force parameter to index.php/apps/files/ajax/scan.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1499?: ownCloud Server before 8.0.10, 8.1.x before 8.1.5, and 8.2.x before 8.2.2 allow remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information from a directory listing and possibly cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via the force parameter to index.php/apps/files/ajax/scan.php.
How severe is CVE-2016-1499?: CVE-2016-1499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1499 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1499?: CVE-2016-1499 primarily affects Owncloud. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1499?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-1499 published?: CVE-2016-1499 was published on 2016-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud:8.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud:8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:8.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:8.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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