CVE-2020-28736: XEE
First published: Wed Dec 30 2020(Updated: )
Plone before 5.2.3 allows XXE attacks via a feature that is protected by an unapplied permission of plone.schemaeditor.ManageSchemata (therefore, only available to the Manager role).
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/plone.supermodel | <1.6.3 | 1.6.3 |
| pip/plone.app.dexterity | <2.6.8 | 2.6.8 |
| pip/plone.app.theming | <4.1.6 | 4.1.6 |
| pip/plone.app.event | <3.2.10 | 3.2.10 |
| pip/Plone | <5.2.3 | 5.2.3 |
| Plone Plone | <5.2.3 | |
| <5.2.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28736
- https://github.com/plone/Products.CMFPlone/issues/3209
- https://dist.plone.org/release/5.2.3/RELEASE-NOTES.txt
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-2c8c-84w2-j38j (Advisory)
- https://www.misakikata.com/codes/plone/python-en.html
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/plone/PYSEC-2020-248.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-28736?
The severity of CVE-2020-28736 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How does CVE-2020-28736 allow XXE attacks?
CVE-2020-28736 allows XXE attacks by utilizing a feature that is protected by an unapplied permission.
What roles have access to the feature protected by the unapplied permission in CVE-2020-28736?
Only users with the Manager role have access to the feature protected by the unapplied permission in CVE-2020-28736.
Which versions of Plone are affected by CVE-2020-28736?
Plone versions up to 5.2.3 are affected by CVE-2020-28736.
How can I fix CVE-2020-28736?
To fix CVE-2020-28736, update to Plone version 5.2.3 or higher.
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