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Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-23055 describes possible remote code execution in Plone Docker Official Image 5.2.13 (5221) tied to improper HOST header validation. Business urgency is moderate: it is remotely reachable and unauthenticated per CVSS, but public source data is sparse and requires user interaction.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority exposure review. Prioritize internet-facing Plone containers first, then validate vendor guidance before making production changes.
Technical view
The CVE record reports HOST header input validation weakness affecting Plone Docker Official Image 5.2.13 (5221). CVSS 3.1 is 6.1, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. The affected product fields are not populated, and no CWE or vendor fix is provided in the bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Plone Docker Official Image 5.2.13 (5221) is internet-facing or reachable through a proxy that passes untrusted Host headers. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. The bundle includes a public GitHub reference, but does not establish active exploitation, reliable exploit maturity, or weaponized use.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin: affected vendor/product fields are n/a, no CWE is assigned, and no patch is named. The RCE description should be handled cautiously until validated against the referenced materials and vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory deployments using Plone Docker Official Image 5.2.13 (5221).
- Check Plone and Docker image guidance for corrected tags or official mitigation.
- Avoid exposing affected instances directly to untrusted networks where possible.
- Restrict accepted Host headers at trusted ingress controls where operationally feasible.
- Monitor application and proxy logs for suspicious Host header activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm container image name, tag, and build identifier in production inventories.
- Review ingress and reverse proxy configuration for Host header handling.
- Check whether public routes reach affected Plone containers.
- Compare deployed image versions against vendor guidance when available.
- Document uncertainty where affected product metadata remains incomplete.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.7CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/c0d3x27/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2024-23055CVE reference, mitre
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CWE details
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