CVE-2020-16144
CVE-2020-16144 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Owncloud Files Antivirus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-276.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Owncloud Files Antivirus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
When using an object storage like S3 as the file store, when a user creates a public link to a folder where anonymous users can upload files, and another user uploads a virus the files antivirus app would detect the virus but fails to delete it due to permission issues. This affects the files_antivirus component versions before 0.15.2 for ownCloud.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-16144?
- When using an object storage like S3 as the file store, when a user creates a public link to a folder where anonymous users can upload files, and another user uploads a virus the files antivirus app would detect the virus but fails to delete it due to permission issues. This affects the files_antivirus component versions before 0.15.2 for ownCloud.
- How severe is CVE-2020-16144?
- CVE-2020-16144 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-16144 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-16144?
- CVE-2020-16144 affects Owncloud Files Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-16144?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-16144 published?
- CVE-2020-16144 was published on 2021-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:files_antivirus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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