CVE-2001-1278: High severity Zope Zope vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 2001
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Updated

Zope before 2.2.4 allows partially trusted users to bypass security controls for certain methods by accessing the methods through the fmt attribute of dtml-var tags.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Zope Zope=2.2.0
Zope Zope=2.2.1
Zope Zope=2.2.2
Zope Zope=2.2.3
Zope Zope=2.2.4

Event History

Oct 10, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
May 3, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1278?

CVE-2001-1278 has a moderate severity rating due to its ability to allow partially trusted users to bypass security controls.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1278?

To fix CVE-2001-1278, upgrade Zope software to version 2.2.4 or later.

3

What versions of Zope are affected by CVE-2001-1278?

CVE-2001-1278 affects Zope versions 2.2.0 through 2.2.3.

4

Can CVE-2001-1278 allow unauthorized access to sensitive methods?

Yes, CVE-2001-1278 can potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive methods by exploiting the fmt attribute.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-1278?

Currently, the recommended approach is to update to the patched version since there are no documented effective workarounds.

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