UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2014-06-05

CVE-2014-2051

owncloud owncloud_server Security Advisory (CVE-2014-2051)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2014-2051 impacting owncloud owncloud_server. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
ownCloud Server before 5.0.15 and 6.0.x before 6.0.2 allows remote attackers to conduct an LDAP injection attack via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated using a "login query."

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product owncloud / owncloud_server
Affected Versions 6.0.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-94

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2014-2051 impacting owncloud owncloud_server.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2014-2051.yaml
id: cve-2014-2051

info:
  name: owncloud owncloud_server - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2014-2051 affecting owncloud owncloud_server.
    Evaluation: ownCloud Server before 5.0.15 and 6.0.x before 6.0.2 allows remote attackers to conduct an LDAP injection attack via unspecified vectors, as demonstra...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2014-2051
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2014-2051
    cwe-id: CWE-94
  tags: cve,cve-2014-2051,owncloud,owncloud_server,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "owncloud_server"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2014-2051.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2014-2051
# Target: owncloud owncloud_server | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2014-2051 (owncloud owncloud_server)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against owncloud owncloud_server scope (6.0.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2014-2051.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2014-2051
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install owncloud_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade owncloud_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update owncloud_server

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i owncloud_server 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i owncloud_server

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2014-2051 in owncloud owncloud_server?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update owncloud owncloud_server packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2014-2051?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2014-2051?

CVE-2014-2051 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2014-2051
Weakness CWE-94
Vendor owncloud
Product owncloud_server
Published 2014-06-05
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P