CVE-2020-7936

Name: CVE-2020-7936
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-23T21:15:13.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7936 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An open redirect on the login form (and possibly other places) in Plone 4.0 through 5.2.1 allows an attacker to craft a link to a Plone Site that, when followed, and possibly after login, will redirect to an attacker's site.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An open redirect on the login form (and possibly other places) in Plone 4.0 through 5.2.1 allows an attacker to craft a link to a Plone Site that, when followed, and possibly after login, will redirect to an attacker's site.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Plone	Plone	>= 4.0.0, <= 5.2.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/24/1Third Party Advisory
https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121Vendor Advisory
https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121/an-open-redirection-on-the-login-form-and-possibly-other-placesVendor Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/22/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/24/1Third Party Advisory
https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121Vendor Advisory
https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121/an-open-redirection-on-the-login-form-and-possibly-other-placesVendor Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/22/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7936?

How severe is CVE-2020-7936?

CVE-2020-7936 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7936?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST