CVE-2011-3587

CVE-2011-3587 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Plone with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 79% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Zope 2.12.x and 2.13.x, as used in Plone 4.0.x through 4.0.9, 4.1, and 4.2 through 4.2a2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via vectors related to the p_ class in OFS/misc_.py and the use of Python modules.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3587?
Unspecified vulnerability in Zope 2.12.x and 2.13.x, as used in Plone 4.0.x through 4.0.9, 4.1, and 4.2 through 4.2a2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via vectors related to the p_ class in OFS/misc_.py and the use of Python modules.
How severe is CVE-2011-3587?
CVE-2011-3587 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-3587 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 79% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3587?
CVE-2011-3587 primarily affects Plone. In total, 60 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3587?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-3587 published?
CVE-2011-3587 was published on 2011-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (60)

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