CVE-2000-0725: Zope Zope Does Not Properly Restrict Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9cmq-pj6p-hgwf
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CWE-284
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2000-0725 is a HIGH zope does not properly restrict vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Zope libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves zope does not properly restrict access to the getroles method. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.1.

CVE-2000-0725 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2000-0725
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9cmq-pj6p-hgwf
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Zope
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2000-0725

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: 2.2.1 
pip install zope>=2.2.1
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-2000-0725, 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 2.2.1), 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. 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

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.

CVE-2000-0725 Affected Zope Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.2.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
zope
pypi/zope
PyPI
< 2.2.1
2.2.1

References

NVD — CVE-2000-0725 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2000-0725
web.archive.org/web/20010219192346/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20010219192346/http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0198.html
web.archive.org/web/20010219192441/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20010219192441/http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-08/0259.html
Zope Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20010228172804/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1577
Zope Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20000821
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-052.html
Zope Security Information SECURITY
http://www.zope.org/Products/Zope/Hotfix_08_09_2000/security_alert

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0725?
CVE-2000-0725 is a security vulnerability in Zope involving Zope does not properly restrict access to the getRoles method under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Zope versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.2.1 across affected packages: zope.
What version fixes CVE-2000-0725?
Upgrading to 2.2.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is zope affected?
Yes, zope is affected in releases prior to 2.2.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.2.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2000-0725?
CVE-2000-0725 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-2000-0725?
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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