CVE-2020-7938
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.46%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7938 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. plone.restapi in Plone 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 allows users with a certain privilege level to escalate their privileges up to the highest level.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
plone.restapi in Plone 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 allows users with a certain privilege level to escalate their privileges up to the highest level.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Plone | Plone | >= 5.2.0, <= 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://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://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/22/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7938?
plone.restapi in Plone 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 allows users with a certain privilege level to escalate their privileges up to the highest level.
How severe is CVE-2020-7938?
CVE-2020-7938 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7938?
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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