CVE-2009-2737 — roundup
CVE-2009-2737 is a CWE-264 vulnerability in roundup. A fix is available for roundup — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Roundup Improper Access Control
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
Real-World Exposure
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Description
The EditCSVAction function in cgi/actions.py in Roundup 1.2 before 1.2.1, 1.4 through 1.4.6, and possibly other versions does not properly check permissions, which allows remote authenticated users with edit or create privileges for a class to modify arbitrary items within that class, as demonstrated by editing all queries, modifying settings, and adding roles to users.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐍PyPI | roundup | ≥ 1.2&&< 1.2.1 | 1.2.1pip install --upgrade 'roundup==1.2.1' |
| 🐍PyPI | roundup | ≥ 1.4&&< 1.4.7 | 1.4.7pip install --upgrade 'roundup==1.4.7' |
Affected Products
rounduptoni_muellerDetection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for roundup, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update roundup to 1.2.1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2009-2737 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2009-2737 in your dependencies?
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