How severe is CVE-2006-4247?

CVE-2006-4247 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4247 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4247?

CVE-2006-4247 primarily affects Plone. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4247?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-4247 published?

CVE-2006-4247 was published on 2006-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4247

CVE-2006-4247 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Plone with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Plone
Published: 2006-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Password Reset Tool before 0.4.1 on Plone 2.5 and 2.5.1 Release Candidate allows attackers to reset the passwords of other users, related to "an erroneous security declaration."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4247?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Password Reset Tool before 0.4.1 on Plone 2.5 and 2.5.1 Release Candidate allows attackers to reset the passwords of other users, related to "an erroneous security declaration."
How severe is CVE-2006-4247?: CVE-2006-4247 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4247 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4247?: CVE-2006-4247 primarily affects Plone. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4247?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4247 published?: CVE-2006-4247 was published on 2006-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://plone.org/about/security/advisories/cve-2006-4247

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:plone:plone:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:plone:plone:2.5.1_rc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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