CVE-2017-5865

Name: CVE-2017-5865
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-03T15:59:01.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5865 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The password reset functionality in ownCloud Server before 8.1.11, 8.2.x before 8.2.9, 9.0.x before 9.0.7, and 9.1.x before 9.1.3 sends different error messages depending on whether the username is valid, which allows remote attackers to enumerate user names via a large number of password reset attempts.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The password reset functionality in ownCloud Server before 8.1.11, 8.2.x before 8.2.9, 9.0.x before 9.0.7, and 9.1.x before 9.1.3 sends different error messages depending on whether the username is valid, which allows remote attackers to enumerate user names via a large number of password reset attempts.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Owncloud	Owncloud	<= 8.1.10
Owncloud	Owncloud	8.2.2
Owncloud	Owncloud	8.2.3
Owncloud	Owncloud	8.2.4
Owncloud	Owncloud	8.2.5
Owncloud	Owncloud	8.2.6
Owncloud	Owncloud	8.2.7
Owncloud	Owncloud	8.2.8
Owncloud	Owncloud	9.0.0
Owncloud	Owncloud	9.0.1
Owncloud	Owncloud	9.0.2
Owncloud	Owncloud	9.0.3
Owncloud	Owncloud	9.0.4
Owncloud	Owncloud	9.0.5
Owncloud	Owncloud	9.0.6
Owncloud	Owncloud	9.1.0
Owncloud	Owncloud	9.1.1
Owncloud	Owncloud	9.1.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96425Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://owncloud.org/security/advisory/?id=oc-sa-2017-001Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96425Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://owncloud.org/security/advisory/?id=oc-sa-2017-001Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 3, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5865?

How severe is CVE-2017-5865?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5865 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5865?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-5865?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST