Arbitrary Code Execution in Zope Object Database (ZODB) before 3.8.2

zodb Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

07/08/2009
N/A
Yes i
Unrated
Not published

CVE-2009-0668: Unspecified vulnerability in Zope Object Database (ZODB) before 3.8.2, when certain Zope Enterprise Objects (ZEO) database sharing is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via vectors involvin... Affects zodb versions < 1:3.8.2-1. Fixed in 1:3.8.2-1. How to fix ↓

Free scan

Check if this vulnerability affects your application

Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.

Check my app free

No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds

Upload your dependency manifest or SBOM

Drag & drop your file here or

Java Javascript PHP Python Go Rust Ruby Dart C/C++ Elixir CycloneDX SPDX

Upload a supported dependency manifest or SBOM. No installation or source-code access required.

See supported files and SBOM formats
SBOM sbom.json · bom.json · bom.xml · *.spdx.json · *.cdx.json · *.cdx.xml
Java pom.xml · gradle.lockfile · buildscript-gradle.lockfile
Javascript package-lock.json · yarn.lock · pnpm-lock.yaml
PHP composer.lock
Python poetry.lock · requirements.txt · Pipfile.lock
Go go.mod
Rust Cargo.lock
Ruby Gemfile.lock
Dart pubspec.lock
C/C++ conan.lock
Elixir mix.lock
Enter your work email to receive your report link.

Verify your email to view the full report and start 30 days of continuous monitoring. No credit card required.

Sponsored Devnack Mobile apps built by Devnack Design, build and launch iOS and Android apps with a senior product team. From idea to store release Start a project

Background

Zope Object Database (ZODB) is a native object database for Python. It provides a transparent persistence layer for Python objects, allowing them to be stored and retrieved from a database. ZODB is commonly used in conjunction with Zope Enterprise Objects (ZEO) for distributed database sharing. This vulnerability affects ZODB versions prior to 3.8.2 when ZEO database sharing is enabled.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code by exploiting a flaw in the ZEO network protocol. The specific details of the vulnerability are unspecified. However, it is important to note that this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized code execution, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the affected system.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

1:3.8.2-1

This is the first release that contains the fix.

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade zodb

Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →

Workaround

There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the recommended fix by upgrading to the patched version of ZODB.

Conclusion

The vulnerability in ZODB before version 3.8.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code. To mitigate this risk, it is crucial to upgrade to the patched version of ZODB. For further assistance or support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

See every vulnerability recorded for zodb →

Share this vulnerability

FAQ

ZODB is a native object database for Python that provides a persistence layer for Python objects.

ZEO (Zope Enterprise Objects) is a system for distributed database sharing in ZODB.

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code, potentially compromising the affected system's integrity and confidentiality.

To fix this vulnerability, upgrade to ZODB version 3.8.2 or later.

No, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. Upgrading to the patched version is the recommended solution.

Related vulnerabilities

Recent vulnerabilities recorded for zodb.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

1:3.8.2-1

This is the first release that contains the fix.

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade zodb

Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →

Subscribe to Vulert on Telegram
Daily digest of new CVEs, critical and high severity, affected packages and fixes — plus a weekly roundup.
Join the channel →
Help improve this record
Report an issue or send feedback