Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-7940
Missing password strength checks on some forms in Plone 4.3 through 5.2.0 allow users to set weak passwords, leading to easier cracking.
Products affected by CVE-2020-7940
- cpe:2.3:a:plone:plone:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-7940
0.34%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 56 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-7940
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
3.9
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-7940
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The product does not require that users should have strong passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-7940
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https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121/password-strength-checks-were-not-always-checked
Password strength checks were not always checked. — Plone: Enterprise Level CMS - Free and OpenSource - Community Driven - SecureVendor Advisory
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https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121
20200121 — Plone: Enterprise Level CMS - Free and OpenSource - Community Driven - SecureVendor Advisory
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https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/22/1
oss-security - Plone security hotfix 20200121Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/24/1
oss-security - Re: Plone security hotfix 20200121Third Party Advisory
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