Vulnerability identifier: #VU2932
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Plone
Web applications /
CMS
Vendor: Plone
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper checking for authorization by plone.app.user. A remote attacker can modify the properties of arbitrary accounts.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in attacker's access to the vulnerable system.
Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.
Mitigation
Update the latest version from vendor's website:
https://old.plone.org/products/plone-hotfix/releases/20110531
Vulnerable software versions
Plone: 4.0 - 4.1
External links
http://old.plone.org/products/plone/security/advisories/CVE-2011-1950
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.