QID 982368

QID 982368: Python (pip) Security Update for Products.PluggableAuthService (GHSA-p44j-xrqg-4xrr)

Security update has been released for Products.PluggableAuthService to fix the vulnerability.

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_What kind of vulnerability is it? Who is impacted?_

Open redirect vulnerability - a maliciously crafted link to the login form and login functionality could redirect the browser to a different website.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.8 severity.
    • Solution
    _Has the problem been patched? What versions should users upgrade to?_

    The problem has been fixed in version 2.6.1. Depending on how you have installed Products.PluggableAuthService, you should change the buildout version pin to `2.6.1` and re-run the buildout, or if you used `pip` simply do `pip install "Products.PluggableAuthService>=2.6.1"`Workaround:
    _Is there a way for users to fix or remediate the vulnerability without upgrading?_

    There is no workaround. Users are encouraged to upgrade.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 982368

    CVE-2021-21337 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-p44j-xrqg-4xrr Products.PluggableAuthService URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-p44j-xrqg-4xrr
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