CVE-2024-23756: The HTTP PUT and DELETE methods are enabled in the Plone official Docker version 5.2.13 (5221), allowing unaut

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-23756 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting plone. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The HTTP PUT and DELETE methods are enabled in the Plone official Docker version 5.2.13 (5221), allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute dangerous actions such as uploading files to the server or deleting them.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-02-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: plone

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-08 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

plone plone DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.2.13

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.2.13

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy plone || rpm -q plone || plone --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.2.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison plone sudo apt install plone=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2.13> sudo apt-mark hold plone

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list plone sudo dnf downgrade plone-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2.13> sudo dnf versionlock add plone

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-23756?

plone: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-23756 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23756 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-23756 affect?

CVE-2024-23756 affects plone. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The HTTP PUT and DELETE methods are enabled in the Plone official Docker version 5.2.13 (5221), allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute dangerous actions such as uploading files to the server or deleting them.

How urgent is CVE-2024-23756?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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