#VU111201 Input validation error in Zope - CVE-2000-0725

Vulnerability identifier: #VU111201

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2000-0725

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zope
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Zope

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

Zope before 2.2.1 does not properly restrict access to the getRoles method, which allows users who can edit DTML to add or modify roles by modifying the roles list that is included in a request.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zope: 1.10.3, 2.1.1, 2.1.7, 2.2 beta1

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External links
https://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0198.html
https://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0259.html
https://www.debian.org/security/2000/20000821
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-052.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1577
https://www.zope.org/Products/Zope/Hotfix_08_09_2000/security_alert

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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