CVE-2023-49105
ownCloud Improper Authentication Vulnerability
CVSS
9.8
Critical
EPSS
43.2%
p99
KEV
YES
Aug 27, 2026
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: Nov 21, 2023 · Last modified: Aug 28, 2026 · CWE-287
Product
ownCloud / ownCloud
Vulnerability
ownCloud Improper Authentication Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Aug 27, 2026
Remediate by
Aug 30, 2026
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
ownCloud contains an improper authentication vulnerability that allows an attacker to access, modify, or delete any file without authentication if the username of a victim is known, and the victim has no signing-key configured.
Required action
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Notes
https://owncloud.org/security ; https://owncloud.com/security-advisories/webdav-api-authentication-bypass-using-pre-signed-urls/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-49105
An issue was discovered in ownCloud owncloud/core before 10.13.1. An attacker can access, modify, or delete any file without authentication if the username of a victim is known, and the victim has no signing-key configured. This occurs because pre-signed URLs can be accepted even when no signing-key is configured for the owner of the files. The earliest affected version is 10.6.0.
- owncloud.comhttps://owncloud.com/security-advisories/webdav-api-authentication-bypass-using-pre-signed-urls/
- owncloud.orghttps://owncloud.org/security
- owncloud.comhttps://owncloud.com/security-advisories/webdav-api-authentication-bypass-using-pre-signed-urls/
- owncloud.orghttps://owncloud.org/security
- hunt.iohttps://hunt.io/blog/chinese-speaking-operator-philippine-nuclear-naval-contractor
- www.cisa.govhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-49105