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CVE-2006-1711

First published: Tue Apr 11 2006(Updated: )

Plone 2.0.5, 2.1.2, and 2.5-beta1 does not restrict access to the (1) changeMemberPortrait, (2) deletePersonalPortrait, and (3) testCurrentPassword methods, which allows remote attackers to modify portraits.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
pip/plone=2.5-beta1
pip/plone>=2.1.0<=2.1.2
pip/plone<=2.0.5
2.0.6
Plone CMS=2.0.5
Plone CMS=2.1.2
Plone CMS=2.5_beta1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-1711?

    CVE-2006-1711 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized modification of user portraits.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-1711?

    To fix CVE-2006-1711, upgrade Plone to version 2.0.6 or later.

  • Which Plone versions are affected by CVE-2006-1711?

    CVE-2006-1711 affects Plone versions 2.0.5, 2.1.2, and 2.5-beta1.

  • What can attackers do if CVE-2006-1711 is exploited?

    If CVE-2006-1711 is exploited, attackers can modify user portraits and potentially compromise user accounts.

  • Is CVE-2006-1711 related to user account security in Plone?

    Yes, CVE-2006-1711 poses a risk to user account security by allowing unauthorized alterations to personal user data.

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