HIGH
CVE-2020-7940
CWE-521Published: January 23, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Missing password strength checks on some forms in Plone 4.3 through 5.2.0 allow users to set weak passwords, leading to easier cracking.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-7940 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
plone1 product(s)
plone
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/24/1Third Party Advisory
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https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121Vendor Advisory
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https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/22/1Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/24/1Third Party Advisory
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https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121Vendor Advisory
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https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/22/1Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-7940
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-521
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 23, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-521)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-7940 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.