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CVE-2016-7137

CWE-601Published: March 7, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in Plone CMS 5.x through 5.0.6, 4.x through 4.3.11, and 3.3.x through 3.3.6 allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the referer parameter to (1) %2b%2bgroupdashboard%2b%2bplone.dashboard1%2bgroup/%2b/portlets.Actions or (2) folder/%2b%2bcontextportlets%2b%2bplone.footerportlets/%2b /portlets.Actions or the (3) came_from parameter to /login_form.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-7137 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionRequired

ScopeChanged

Impact

ConfidentialityLow

IntegrityLow

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

plone1 product(s)

plone

Source: NVD CPE · 52 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

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Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/4

PATCHhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/5

PATCHhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/4

PATCHhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/5

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139110/Plone-CMS-4.3.11-5.0.6-XSS-Traversal-Open-Redirection.html

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Oct/80

ADVISORYhttps://plone.org/security/hotfix/20160830/open-redirection-in-plone

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139110/Plone-CMS-4.3.11-5.0.6-XSS-Traversal-Open-Redirection.html

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Oct/80

ADVISORYhttps://plone.org/security/hotfix/20160830/open-redirection-in-plone

All References (14)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139110/Plone-CMS-4.3.11-5.0.6-XSS-Traversal-Open-Redirection.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Oct/80Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/4Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/5Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539572/100/0/threaded

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92752

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https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20160830/open-redirection-in-ploneVendor Advisory

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139110/Plone-CMS-4.3.11-5.0.6-XSS-Traversal-Open-Redirection.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Oct/80Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/4Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/5Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539572/100/0/threaded

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92752

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https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20160830/open-redirection-in-ploneVendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-7137

CVSS Score6.1 / 10

SeverityMEDIUM

WeaknessCWE-601

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedMar 7, 2017

Related CVEs (CWE-601)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2016-7137 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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