What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-978480?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-978480 is considered moderate due to the potential for unauthorized password changes.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-978480?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-978480, ensure that the Plone CMS is updated to a version that addresses this security flaw.

What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-978480?

REDHAT-BUG-978480 affects the Plone content management system.

Can unauthorized users change passwords due to REDHAT-BUG-978480?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-978480 allows unauthorized users to change passwords when they should not have that permission.

Is there a CVE associated with REDHAT-BUG-978480?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-978480 corresponds to CVE-2013-4198.

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REDHAT-BUG-978480

low

26/6/2013

29/9/2019

REDHAT-BUG-978480

First published: Wed Jun 26 2013(Updated: )

A security flaw was found in the way Plone, a user friendly and powerful content management system, restricted access to password change for unauthorized users. If from policy definition Plone user in question was not allowed to change their password, they (previously) could still reset / change the password via forgotten password email functionality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-978480?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-978480 is considered moderate due to the potential for unauthorized password changes.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-978480?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-978480, ensure that the Plone CMS is updated to a version that addresses this security flaw.
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-978480?
REDHAT-BUG-978480 affects the Plone content management system.
Can unauthorized users change passwords due to REDHAT-BUG-978480?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-978480 allows unauthorized users to change passwords when they should not have that permission.
Is there a CVE associated with REDHAT-BUG-978480?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-978480 corresponds to CVE-2013-4198.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-978480?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-978480 is considered moderate due to the potential for unauthorized password changes.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-978480?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-978480, ensure that the Plone CMS is updated to a version that addresses this security flaw.
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-978480?
REDHAT-BUG-978480 affects the Plone content management system.
Can unauthorized users change passwords due to REDHAT-BUG-978480?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-978480 allows unauthorized users to change passwords when they should not have that permission.
Is there a CVE associated with REDHAT-BUG-978480?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-978480 corresponds to CVE-2013-4198.