CVE-2009-2737: Roundup Roundup Improper Access Control Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9rj9-5wcv-xgf2
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CWE-284
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2009-2737 is a MODERATE roundup improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Roundup libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves roundup improper access control. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.1, 1.4.7.

CVE-2009-2737 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2009-2737
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9rj9-5wcv-xgf2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Roundup
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2009-2737

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Roundup dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Roundup fixed: 1.2.1 
pip install Roundup>=1.2.1
Roundup fixed: 1.4.7 
pip install Roundup>=1.4.7
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show Roundup

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2009-2737, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show Roundup

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Roundup in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.1), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show Roundup command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Roundup, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The EditCSVAction function in `cgi/actions.py` in Roundup 1.2 before 1.2.1, 1.4 through 1.4.6, and possibly other versions does not properly check permissions, which allows remote authenticated users with edit or create privileges for a class to modify arbitrary items within that class, as demonstrated by editing all queries, modifying settings, and adding roles to users.

CVE-2009-2737 Affected Roundup Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.11.4.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
Roundup
pypi/Roundup
PyPI
≥ 1.2
< 1.2.1
1.2.1
Roundup
pypi/Roundup
PyPI
≥ 1.4
< 1.4.7
1.4.7

References

sourceforge.net/p/roundup/code/ci/4... WEB
https://sourceforge.net/p/roundup/code/ci/4081
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-pac... WEB
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg00429.html
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-pac... WEB
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg00439.html
bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.c... WEB
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=518768
Roundup Security Information SECURITY
http://issues.roundup-tracker.org/issue2550521
secunia.com/advisories/34192 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/34192
Roundup Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1754
www.osvdb.org/56368 WEB
http://www.osvdb.org/56368
Roundup Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34059
NVD — CVE-2009-2737 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2737
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=489355
Roundup Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/roundup-tracker/roundup/blob/d24abceaa19072b28e5c8ae0db4dd341597d14fc/CHANGES.txt#L2356

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2737?
CVE-2009-2737 is a security vulnerability in Roundup involving Roundup Improper Access Control under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Roundup versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.1, 1.4.7 across affected packages: Roundup.
What version fixes CVE-2009-2737?
Upgrading to 1.2.1, 1.4.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is Roundup affected?
Yes, Roundup is affected in releases prior to 1.2.1, 1.4.7. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.1, 1.4.7 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2009-2737?
CVE-2009-2737 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2009-2737?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show Roundup'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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