Vulnerability Description
The sandbox whitelisting function (allowmodule.py) in Plone before 4.2.3 and 4.3 before beta 1 allows remote authenticated users with certain privileges to bypass the Python sandbox restriction and execute arbitrary Python code via vectors related to importing.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Plone | Plone | <= 4.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/10/1
- https://github.com/plone/Products.CMFPlone/blob/4.2.3/docs/CHANGES.txt
- https://plone.org/products/plone-hotfix/releases/20121106Patch
- https://plone.org/products/plone/security/advisories/20121106/03Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/10/1
- https://github.com/plone/Products.CMFPlone/blob/4.2.3/docs/CHANGES.txt
- https://plone.org/products/plone-hotfix/releases/20121106Patch
- https://plone.org/products/plone/security/advisories/20121106/03Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5487?
CVE-2012-5487 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). The sandbox whitelisting function (allowmodule.py) in Plone before 4.2.3 and 4.3 before beta 1 allows remote authenticated users with certain privileges to bypass the Python sandbox restriction and ex...
How severe is CVE-2012-5487?
CVE-2012-5487 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5487?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Plone Plone.