CVE-2020-7940: High severity Plone plone vulnerability

Published Jan 23, 2020
·
Updated

Missing password strength checks on some forms in Plone 4.3 through 5.2.0 allow users to set weak passwords, leading to easier cracking.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
pip/Plone>=5.2.0<5.2.2
5.2.2
pip/Plone>=5.0rc1<5.1.7
5.1.7
pip/Plone>=4.3<4.3.20
4.3.20
Plone plone>=4.3.0<=5.2.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade pip/Plone to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.2.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade pip/Plone to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.1.7
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade pip/Plone to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.3.20

Event History

Jan 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:38 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
05:07 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-7940?

CVE-2020-7940 is a vulnerability that allows users to set weak passwords on some forms in Plone 4.3 through 5.2.0, making them easier to crack.

2

How does CVE-2020-7940 affect Plone?

CVE-2020-7940 affects Plone versions 4.3 through 5.2.0.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7940?

The severity of CVE-2020-7940 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

4

How can the CVE-2020-7940 vulnerability be fixed?

To fix the CVE-2020-7940 vulnerability, update to Plone version 5.2.2, 5.1.7, or 4.3.20.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-7940?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-7940 on the NIST NVD website and the Plone security hotfix page.

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