CVE-2020-7940: Plone allows weak passwords
(updated )
Missing password strength checks on some forms in Plone 4.3 through 5.2.0 allow users to set weak passwords, leading to easier cracking.
References
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-cw58-gpgw-hwx2
 - github.com/plone/Plone
 - github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/plone/PYSEC-2020-89.yaml
 - nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7940
 - plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121
 - plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121/password-strength-checks-were-not-always-checked
 - www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/22/1
 
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