CVE-2016-7102: ownCloud Desktop before 2.2.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and possibly gain privileges via a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-7102?

owncloud desktop client: upgrade to newer than 2.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-7102 being exploited?

CVE-2016-7102 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-2016-7102 affect?

CVE-2016-7102 affects owncloud desktop client. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). 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.

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HIGH 8.4UPGRADE

CVE-2016-7102 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting owncloud desktop client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2017-01-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: owncloud

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-01-23 21:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

owncloud owncloud desktop client UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.2.2

Fixed in: newer than 2.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy owncloud-desktop-client || rpm -q owncloud-desktop-client || owncloud-desktop-client --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade owncloud-desktop-client

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade owncloud-desktop-client

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-7102?

owncloud desktop client: upgrade to newer than 2.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-7102 being exploited?

CVE-2016-7102 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-2016-7102 affect?

CVE-2016-7102 affects owncloud desktop client. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2016-7102?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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