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CVE-2001-1278

First published: Wed Oct 10 2001(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Zope ZODB=2.2.0
Zope ZODB=2.2.1
Zope ZODB=2.2.2
Zope ZODB=2.2.3
Zope ZODB=2.2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2001-1278?

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

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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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