Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue let a remote visitor discover valid Plone account names using a specially formed URL. It is not described as system takeover, but account enumeration can support password attacks, phishing, and targeted abuse against exposed Plone sites. Organizations running internet-accessible Plone versions earlier than 4.2.3, or 4.3 pre-beta 1 builds, are the likely exposure group. Evidence for other products is not provided. Treat this as a targeted exposure-reduction item, not an emergency unless legacy Plone is public-facing or account names are sensitive. Prioritize patching exposed sites first. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Plone deployments to 4.2.3, 4.3 beta 1, or a later supported release.; Review and apply Plone 20121106 hotfix guidance where relevant.; If using Red Hat packages, review RHSA-2014:1194 applicability..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/plone/Products.CMFPlone/blob/4.2.3/docs/CHANGES.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://plone.org/products/plone-hotfix/releases/20121106CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://plone.org/products/plone/security/advisories/20121106/13CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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