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CVE-2020-7940: Plone allows weak passwords

May 24, 2022 (updated October 14, 2024)

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.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-cw58-gpgw-hwx2
  • github.com/plone/Plone
  • github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/plone/PYSEC-2020-89.yaml
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7940
  • plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121
  • plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121/password-strength-checks-were-not-always-checked
  • www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/22/1

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Affected versions

All versions starting from 5.0rc1 before 5.1.7, all versions starting from 4.3 before 4.3.20, all versions starting from 5.2.0 before 5.2.2

Fixed versions

  • 4.3.20
  • 5.1.7
  • 5.2.2

Solution

Upgrade to versions 4.3.20, 5.1.7, 5.2.2 or above.

Impact 7.5 HIGH

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

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Weakness

  • CWE-521: Weak Password Requirements

Source file

pypi/Plone/CVE-2020-7940.yml

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