CVE-2021-33509
First published: Fri May 21 2021(Updated: )
Plone through 5.2.4 allows remote authenticated managers to perform disk I/O via crafted keyword arguments to the ReStructuredText transform in a Python script.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Plone Plone | <=5.2.4 | |
| pip/Plone | <5.2.5 | 5.2.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/22/1
- https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20210518/writing-arbitrary-files-via-docutils-and-python-script
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33509
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hm2p-fhwx-9285 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/plone/PYSEC-2021-81.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-33509.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-33509?
The severity of CVE-2021-33509 is critical with a score of 9.9.
What is the affected software version of CVE-2021-33509?
The affected software version of CVE-2021-33509 is Plone up to 5.2.4.
How does CVE-2021-33509 allow remote authenticated managers to perform disk I/O?
CVE-2021-33509 allows remote authenticated managers to perform disk I/O by using crafted keyword arguments to the ReStructuredText transform in a Python script.
How can I fix CVE-2021-33509?
To fix CVE-2021-33509, it is recommended to apply the hotfix provided by Plone.
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