CVE-2012-5500

CVE-2012-5500 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-352.

Key facts

Description

The batch id change script (renameObjectsByPaths.py) in Plone before 4.2.3 and 4.3 before beta 1 allows remote attackers to change the titles of content items by leveraging a valid CSRF token in a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5500?
The batch id change script (renameObjectsByPaths.py) in Plone before 4.2.3 and 4.3 before beta 1 allows remote attackers to change the titles of content items by leveraging a valid CSRF token in a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2012-5500?
CVE-2012-5500 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5500 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5500?
CVE-2012-5500 primarily affects Plone. In total, 64 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5500?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5500 published?
CVE-2012-5500 was published on 2014-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (64)

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