#VU24828 Weak password requirements in Plone - CVE-2020-7940
Published: February 3, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU24828
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7940
CWE-ID: CWE-521
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Plone
Plone
Software vendor:
Plone
Plone
Description
The vulnerability allows an attacker to set weak passwords.
The vulnerability exists due to missing password strength checks on the password reset form or the admin form. A remote authenticated attacker can set weak passwords, leading to easier cracking.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.