Plone up to 4.2.1 resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Plone up to 4.2.1. This affects an unknown part. Performing a manipulation results in resource management. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-4188. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Plone up to 4.2.1 (Content Management System). This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

traverser.py in Plone 2.1 through 4.1, 4.2.x through 4.2.5, and 4.3.x through 4.3.1 allows remote attackers with administrator privileges to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and resource consumption) via unspecified vectors related to "retrieving information for certain resources."

The weakness was published 03/11/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared at plone.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-4188 since 06/12/2013. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (86204), SecurityFocus (BID 61544†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-41148†). Similar entries are available at VDB-66596, VDB-66595, VDB-66594 and VDB-66593. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/12/2013 🔍
07/31/2013 +49 days 🔍
07/31/2013 +0 days 🔍
08/20/2013 +20 days 🔍
03/11/2014 +203 days 🔍
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03/24/2015 +378 days 🔍
05/07/2026 +4062 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: plone.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2013-4188 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-4188
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-66585
X-Force: 86204
SecurityFocus: 61544 - RETIRED: Plone Multiple Remote Security Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 41148 - Plone <=4.2.5, 4.3 - 4.3.1 Remote DOS Vulnerability in Traverser.py, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 05/07/2026 09:49
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (54), 05/09/2017 10:20 (4), 05/07/2026 09:49 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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