CVE-2008-1475: Roundup Roundup Xml-rpc Server Improper Check Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j59j-h3g7-cpmf
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CVSS 9.1
CWE-284
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-1475 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.1) roundup xml-rpc server improper check vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Roundup libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves roundup xml-rpc server improper check of property permissions. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.5.

CVE-2008-1475 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-1475
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j59j-h3g7-cpmf
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.1
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Roundup
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2008-1475

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: 1.4.5 
pip install roundup>=1.4.5
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-2008-1475, 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 1.4.5), 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 xml-rpc server in Roundup 1.4.4 does not check property permissions, which allows attackers to bypass restrictions and edit or read restricted properties via the (1) list, (2) display, and (3) set methods.

CVE-2008-1475 Affected Roundup Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.4.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
roundup
pypi/roundup
PyPI
< 1.4.5
1.4.5

References

NVD — CVE-2008-1475 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1475
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/roundup-tracker/roundup/commit/c00b7e5801f8baa246fa76b4aad5287882310189
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=436546
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/412... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41240
Roundup Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/roundup/PYSEC-2008-10.yaml
Roundup Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/roundup-tracker/roundup
Roundup Security Information SECURITY
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200805-21.xml
sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php WEB
http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1907211&group_id=31577&atid=402788
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-pac... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-March/msg00264.html
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-pac... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-March/msg00375.html
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-pac... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-November/msg00452.html
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-pac... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-November/msg00478.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1475?
CVE-2008-1475 is a security vulnerability in Roundup involving Roundup xml-rpc server improper check of property permissions under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Roundup versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.4.5 across affected packages: roundup.
What version fixes CVE-2008-1475?
Upgrading to 1.4.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is roundup affected?
Yes, roundup is affected in releases prior to 1.4.5. Upgrade your dependency to 1.4.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-1475?
CVE-2008-1475 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-1475?
CVE-2008-1475 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-2008-1475?
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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