HIGH
CVE-2016-7102
CWE-94Published: January 23, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
8.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
ownCloud Desktop before 2.2.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and possibly gain privileges via a Trojan library in a "special path" in the C: drive.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-7102 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.4.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
owncloud1 product(s)
owncloud desktop client
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-7102
CVSS Score8.4 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-94
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 23, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-94)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-7102 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.