CVE-2016-4043
First published: Fri Feb 24 2017(Updated: )
Chameleon (five.pt) in Plone 5.0rc1 through 5.1a1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass Restricted Python by leveraging permissions to create or edit templates.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/Plone | =5.1a1 | |
| pip/Plone | >=5.0rc1<=5.0.4 | |
| Plone CMS | =5.0 | |
| Plone CMS | =5.0-rc1 | |
| Plone CMS | =5.0-rc2 | |
| Plone CMS | =5.0-rc3 | |
| Plone CMS | =5.0.1 | |
| Plone CMS | =5.0.2 | |
| Plone CMS | =5.0.3 | |
| Plone CMS | =5.0.4 | |
| Plone CMS | =5.1a1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/20/3
- https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20160419/bypass-restricted-python
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4043
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6h8x-73fx-q2h9 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/plone/PYSEC-2017-57.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4043?
CVE-2016-4043 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4043?
To remediate CVE-2016-4043, upgrade your Plone installation to version 5.0.5 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-4043?
CVE-2016-4043 affects remote authenticated users of Plone versions 5.0rc1 to 5.1a1.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-4043 allow?
CVE-2016-4043 allows authenticated users to bypass Restricted Python and potentially execute arbitrary code.
What are the affected versions of Plone for CVE-2016-4043?
The affected versions of Plone for CVE-2016-4043 are 5.0rc1 through 5.1a1.
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