CVE-2012-5492: Plone Metadata Disclosure
5.3
CVSS Score
3.1
Basic Information
CVE ID
GHSA ID
EPSS Score
0.54353%
CWE
Published
5/17/2022
Updated
10/9/2024
KEV Status
No
Technology
Python
Technical Details
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Package Name | Ecosystem | Vulnerable Versions | First Patched Version |
---|---|---|---|
plone | pip | < 4.2.3 | 4.2.3 |
Plone | pip | >= 4.3a0, < 4.3b1 | 4.3b1 |
Vulnerability Intelligence
Miggo AI
Root Cause Analysis
The vulnerability explicitly references uid_catalog.py as the source. The CWE-200 (information exposure) and advisory descriptions indicate improper access control in catalog queries. In Plone, UIDCatalog.searchResults is the primary method for querying content by UID. The crafted URL attack vector suggests attackers could manipulate query parameters to retrieve metadata about hidden objects, implying insufficient permission validation in the search execution path. While the exact function isn't named in the provided resources, the file context and attack pattern strongly point to searchResults as the vulnerable entry point.