Vulnerability Description
plone.restapi in Plone 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 allows users with a certain privilege level to escalate their privileges up to the highest level.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Plone | Plone | >= 5.2.0, <= 5.2.1 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/24/1Third Party Advisory
- https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121Vendor Advisory
- https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121/privilege-escalation-when-plone-restaVendor Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/22/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/24/1Third Party Advisory
- https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121Vendor Advisory
- https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121/privilege-escalation-when-plone-restaVendor Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/22/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-7938?
CVE-2020-7938 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). plone.restapi in Plone 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 allows users with a certain privilege level to escalate their privileges up to the highest level.
How severe is CVE-2020-7938?
CVE-2020-7938 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-7938?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Plone Plone.