How severe is CVE-2006-4249?

CVE-2006-4249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4249?

CVE-2006-4249 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-2006-4249?

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

When was CVE-2006-4249 published?

CVE-2006-4249 was published on 2006-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4249

CVE-2006-4249 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Plone with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Plone
Published: 2006-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in PlonePAS in Plone 2.5 and 2.5.1, when anonymous member registration is enabled, allows an attacker to "masquerade as a group."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4249?: Unspecified vulnerability in PlonePAS in Plone 2.5 and 2.5.1, when anonymous member registration is enabled, allows an attacker to "masquerade as a group."
How severe is CVE-2006-4249?: CVE-2006-4249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4249?: CVE-2006-4249 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-2006-4249?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4249 published?: CVE-2006-4249 was published on 2006-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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