CVE-2020-7941
First published: Thu Jan 23 2020(Updated: )
A privilege escalation issue in plone.app.contenttypes in Plone 4.3 through 5.2.1 allows users to PUT (overwrite) some content without needing write permission.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/plone.app.contenttypes | <2.1.6 | |
| pip/Plone | >=4.3<=5.2.1 | |
| Plone Plone | >=4.3.0<=5.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7941
- https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121
- https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121/privilege-escalation-for-overwriting-content
- 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.app.contenttypes/blob/master/CHANGES.rst?plain=1#L372-L374
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-w6g9-xccc-347h (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/plone/PYSEC-2020-90.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7941?
The severity of CVE-2020-7941 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How does CVE-2020-7941 allow privilege escalation?
CVE-2020-7941 allows users to overwrite content without needing write permission, which can lead to privilege escalation.
Which versions of Plone are affected by CVE-2020-7941?
Plone versions 4.3 through 5.2.1 are affected by CVE-2020-7941.
How can I fix CVE-2020-7941?
To fix CVE-2020-7941, it is recommended to apply the hotfix provided by Plone.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-7941?
More information about CVE-2020-7941 can be found on the NIST National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and the Plone security advisory pages.
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