CVE-2000-0483: Zope Zope DocumentTemplate Package Allows Unauthenticated Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j5cc-3h6r-jqh4
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CWE-287
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2000-0483 is a MODERATE zope documenttemplate package allows unauthenticated vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Zope libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves zope documenttemplate package allows unauthenticated write. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2000-0483 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2000-0483
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j5cc-3h6r-jqh4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Zope
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2000-0483

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

zope fixed: Latest secure release 
pip install zope>=Latest secure release
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 zope

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2000-0483, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show zope

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

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

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Zope, 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 DocumentTemplate package in Zope 2.2 and earlier allows a remote attacker to modify DTMLDocuments or DTMLMethods without authorization.

CVE-2000-0483 Affected Zope Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
zope
pypi/zope
PyPI
≤ 2.2

References

NVD — CVE-2000-0483 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2000-0483
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/471... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4716
web.archive.org/web/20000819120649/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20000819120649/http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0144.html
web.archive.org/web/20000819123924/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20000819123924/http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0412.html
Zope Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20010702023709/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1354
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-038.html
Zope Security Information SECURITY
http://www.zope.org/Products/Zope/Hotfix_06_16_2000/security_alert

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0483?
CVE-2000-0483 is a security vulnerability in Zope involving Zope DocumentTemplate package allows unauthenticated write under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Zope versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: zope.
What version fixes CVE-2000-0483?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is zope affected?
Yes, zope is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2000-0483?
CVE-2000-0483 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2000-0483?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show zope'. 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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