CVE-2009-0669: Zope Object Database (ZODB) Authentication bypass in ZEO storage servers
7.5
CVSS Score
3.1
Basic Information
CVE ID
GHSA ID
EPSS Score
0.6698%
CWE
Published
5/2/2022
Updated
11/19/2024
KEV Status
No
Technology
Python
Technical Details
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Package Name | Ecosystem | Vulnerable Versions | First Patched Version |
---|---|---|---|
ZODB3 | pip | < 3.8.2 | 3.8.2 |
Vulnerability Intelligence
Miggo AI
Root Cause Analysis
The vulnerability stems from improper authentication in the ZEO network protocol. The ZEO storage server's handshake process (handle_zeo_handshake) is the critical point where client authentication is negotiated. Pre-3.8.2 versions lacked proper validation of authentication credentials during this phase, as evidenced by the CWE-287 classification and the advisory's focus on ZEO protocol vectors. The function's role in the authentication workflow and the patched version's requirement (3.8.2) strongly indicate this as the vulnerable component.