CVE-2012-5491

CVE-2012-5491 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

z3c.form, as used in Plone before 4.2.3 and 4.3 before beta 1, allows remote attackers to obtain the default form field values by leveraging knowledge of the form location and the element id.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5491?
z3c.form, as used in Plone before 4.2.3 and 4.3 before beta 1, allows remote attackers to obtain the default form field values by leveraging knowledge of the form location and the element id.
How severe is CVE-2012-5491?
CVE-2012-5491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5491 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5491?
CVE-2012-5491 primarily affects Plone. In total, 72 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5491?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5491 published?
CVE-2012-5491 was published on 2014-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (72)

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