VDB-97284 · CVE-2016-4041 · OpenVAS 801258

Plone up to 5.1a1 WebDAV Request access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Plone up to 5.1a1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WebDAV Request Handler. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-4041. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Plone up to 5.1a1 (Content Management System). Affected is an unknown code block of the component WebDAV Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Plone 4.0 through 5.1a1 does not have security declarations for Dexterity content-related WebDAV requests, which allows remote attackers to gain webdav access via unspecified vectors.

The bug was discovered 04/20/2016. The weakness was shared 02/24/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-4041 since 04/19/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 310 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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

The entries VDB-97286 and VDB-97285 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Not Affected

Plone up to 3.x

Productinfo

Type

Content Management System

Name

Plone

Version

5.1a1

License

open-source

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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NVD Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 801258
OpenVAS Name: Plone CMS Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/19/2016 🔍
04/20/2016 +1 days 🔍
02/24/2017 +310 days 🔍
02/24/2017 +0 days 🔍
02/25/2017 +1 days 🔍
08/17/2020 +1269 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-4041 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-4041
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97284
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-4041 - Plone - Privilege Escalation Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/25/2017 09:53
Updated: 08/17/2020 18:27
Changes: 02/25/2017 09:53 (64), 08/17/2020 18:27 (2)
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