CVE-2014-2056: PHPDocX, as used in ownCloud Server before 5.0.15 and 6.0.x before 6.0.2, allows remote attackers to read arbi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-2056?

owncloud server: upgrade to newer than 5.0.14; phpdocx: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-2056 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2056 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-2056 affect?

CVE-2014-2056 affects owncloud server, phpdocx. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHPDocX, as used in ownCloud Server before 5.0.15 and 6.0.x before 6.0.2, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or possibly have other impact via an XML External Entity (XXE) attack.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2014-2056 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting owncloud server, phpdocx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHPDocX, as used in ownCloud Server before 5.0.15 and 6.0.x before 6.0.2, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or possibly have other impact via an XML External Entity (XXE) attack.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2014-06-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: owncloud · phpdocx

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-06-04 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

owncloud owncloud server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.0.14 · 5.0.0 · 5.0.1 · 5.0.2 · 5.0.3 · 5.0.4 · 5.0.5 · 5.0.6

Fixed in: newer than 5.0.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy owncloud-server || rpm -q owncloud-server || owncloud-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.0.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade owncloud-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade owncloud-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

phpdocx phpdocx MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy phpdocx || rpm -q phpdocx || phpdocx --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-2056?

owncloud server: upgrade to newer than 5.0.14; phpdocx: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2056 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2056 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-2056 affect?

CVE-2014-2056 affects owncloud server, phpdocx. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHPDocX, as used in ownCloud Server before 5.0.15 and 6.0.x before 6.0.2, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or possibly have other impact via an XML External Entity (XXE) attack.

How urgent is CVE-2014-2056?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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