#VU111200 Input validation error in Zope - CVE-2000-1211

Vulnerability identifier: #VU111200

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2000-1211

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zope
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Zope

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

Zope 2.2.0 through 2.2.4 does not properly perform security registration for legacy names of object constructors such as DTML method objects, which could allow attackers to perform unauthorized activities.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zope: 2.2.0, 2.2.0a1, 2.2.0b1, 2.2.0b2, 2.2.0b3, 2.2.0b4, 2.2.1, 2.2.1b1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4

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External links
https://www.iss.net/security_center/static/5824.php
https://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2000/MDKSA-2000-083.php3
https://www.osvdb.org/6282
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-125.html
https://www.zope.org/Products/Zope/Hotfix_2000-12-08/security_alert

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.