CVE-2011-2528: Plone and Zope2 Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2011-2528: High severity vulnerability that affects Plone and Zope2. Affects plone versions >= 3.3.2, < 3.3.6. Fixed in 3.3.6. How to fix ↓
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- zope2 · PyPI
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Background
Plone is an open-source content management system built on top of the Zope application server. It provides an intuitive interface for managing websites and supports a wide range of features. Zope2 is a web application server that serves as the foundation for Plone and other products. It provides a powerful and flexible framework for building web applications.
Plone and Zope2 are widely used in various industries and organizations for managing their websites and web applications.
Vulnerability Detail
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2011-2528, affects both Plone and Zope2. It allows attackers to gain privileges through unspecified vectors, leveraging a highly serious vulnerability. The exact details of the vulnerability are not disclosed, but it is related to an incorrect fix for CVE-2011-0720.
The impact of this vulnerability can be severe, as it enables attackers to escalate their privileges within the affected systems. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential compromise of the entire system.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
3.3.6
This is the first release that contains the fix.
pip install --upgrade "plone==3.3.6"Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
No specific workaround is provided for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the recommended fixes and updates as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.
Conclusion
The CVE-2011-2528 vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running Plone and Zope2. It is crucial to promptly update to the latest patched versions to mitigate the risk of privilege escalation. Regularly applying security updates and following best practices for secure configuration are essential to maintain the security of the system.
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FAQ
Plone is an open-source content management system built on top of the Zope application server. It provides an intuitive interface for managing websites and supports a wide range of features.
Zope2 is a web application server that serves as the foundation for Plone and other products. It provides a powerful and flexible framework for building web applications.
This vulnerability allows attackers to gain privileges within the affected systems, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, and compromise of the entire system.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update to the latest patched versions of Plone and Zope2. For Plone, upgrade to version 3.3.6 or later. For Zope2, upgrade to version 2.12.19 or 2.13.8.
No specific workaround is provided. It is crucial to apply the recommended fixes and updates as soon as possible.
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