CVE-2020-7938
First published: Thu Jan 23 2020(Updated: )
plone.restapi in Plone 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 allows users with a certain privilege level to escalate their privileges up to the highest level.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/plone.restapi | <6.2.1 | 6.2.1 |
| Plone Plone | >=5.2.0<=5.2.1 | |
| pip/Plone | >=5.2.0<5.2.2 | 5.2.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7938
- https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121
- https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121/privilege-escalation-when-plone-restapi-is-installed
- 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/plone/plone.restapi/issues/857
- https://github.com/plone/plone.restapi/pull/859
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-cjg3-q24h-9qwf (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/plone/PYSEC-2020-87.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7938?
CVE-2020-7938 is a vulnerability in plone.restapi in Plone 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 that allows users with a certain privilege level to escalate their privileges up to the highest level.
How severe is CVE-2020-7938?
CVE-2020-7938 has a severity rating of 8.8 out of 10.
How can I fix CVE-2020-7938?
To fix CVE-2020-7938, upgrade to plone.restapi version 6.2.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-7938?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-7938 at the following references: [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7938), [Plone Security Hotfix](https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121), [Plone Security Hotfix Privilege Escalation](https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121/privilege-escalation-when-plone-restapi-is-installed).
What is the common weakness enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-7938?
The CWE ID for CVE-2020-7938 is CWE-269.
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