CVE-2015-7315: Medium severity plone cms vulnerability
A vulnerability that allows remote attackers to add a new member to a Plone site when registration is enabled, without acknowledgment of site administrator was found. Versions affected are Plone 3.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x, <4.3.7, <5.0rc1.
Upstream patch:
https://github.com/zopefoundation/Products.CMFCore/commit/e1d981bfa14b664317285f0f36498f4be4a23406
CVE request:
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q3/586
Other sources
Plone 3.3.0 through 3.3.6, 4.0.0 through 4.0.10, 4.1.0 through 4.1.6, 4.2.0 through 4.2.7, 4.3.0 through 4.3.6, and 5.0rc1 allows remote attackers to add a new member to a Plone site with registration enabled, without acknowledgment of site administrator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7315?
CVE-2015-7315 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7315?
To fix CVE-2015-7315, update to Plone version 4.3.7 or 5.0rc2.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-7315?
CVE-2015-7315 affects Plone versions 3.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x, and below 4.3.7 and 5.0rc1.
What can happen if I don't address CVE-2015-7315?
If not addressed, CVE-2015-7315 allows remote attackers to add unauthorized users to a Plone site.
Is there an exploit available for CVE-2015-7315?
While specific exploit code is not publicly disclosed, the vulnerability allows for unauthorized access due to its nature.