CVE-2020-7936
First published: Thu Jan 23 2020(Updated: )
An open redirect on the login form (and possibly other places) in Plone 4.0 through 5.2.1 allows an attacker to craft a link to a Plone Site that, when followed, and possibly after login, will redirect to an attacker's site.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/Plone | >=5.2.0<5.2.2 | 5.2.2 |
| pip/Plone | >=5.0rc1<5.1.7 | 5.1.7 |
| pip/Plone | >=4.0<4.3.20 | 4.3.20 |
| Plone CMS | >=4.0.0<=5.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7936
- https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121
- https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121/an-open-redirection-on-the-login-form-and-possibly-other-places
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/22/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/24/1
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-82j9-wfcf-9v2h (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/plone/PYSEC-2020-85.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7936?
CVE-2020-7936 is a vulnerability in Plone 4.0 through 5.2.1 that allows an attacker to craft a link to a Plone Site that, when followed, and possibly after login, will redirect to an attacker's site.
How severe is the CVE-2020-7936 vulnerability?
The severity of CVE-2020-7936 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
Which versions of Plone are affected by CVE-2020-7936?
Plone 4.0 through 5.2.1 are affected by CVE-2020-7936.
How can I fix the CVE-2020-7936 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2020-7936 vulnerability, upgrade Plone to version 5.2.2, 5.1.7, or 4.3.20 depending on the affected version.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-7936?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-7936 on the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and the Plone website.
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