CVE-2017-5524 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

Plone 4.x through 4.3.11 and 5.x through 5.0.6 allow remote attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism and obtain sensitive information by leveraging the Python string format method.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Plone	Plone	4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-134

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/18/6Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95679Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20170117/sandbox-escapeVendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/18/6Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95679Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20170117/sandbox-escapeVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-5524?

CVE-2017-5524 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Plone 4.x through 4.3.11 and 5.x through 5.0.6 allow remote attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism and obtain sensitive information by leveraging the Python string format method.

How severe is CVE-2017-5524?

CVE-2017-5524 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5524?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Plone Plone.