Vulnerability Description
A privilege escalation issue in plone.app.contenttypes in Plone 4.3 through 5.2.1 allows users to PUT (overwrite) some content without needing write permission.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Plone | Plone | >= 4.3.0, <= 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-for-overwriting-Vendor 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-for-overwriting-Vendor Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/22/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-7941?
CVE-2020-7941 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A privilege escalation issue in plone.app.contenttypes in Plone 4.3 through 5.2.1 allows users to PUT (overwrite) some content without needing write permission.
How severe is CVE-2020-7941?
CVE-2020-7941 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-7941?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Plone Plone.