Zope Object Database (ZODB) vulnerable to arbitrary Python code execution in ZEO storage serversGHSA-4x83-5gw5-q346
CRITICALGHSA-4x83-5gw5-q346 is a critical-severity (CVSS 9.8) Code Injection vulnerability in zodb3. A fix is available for zodb3 — see the affected versions and patch details below.
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Description
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 involving the ZEO network protocol.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐍PyPI | zodb3 | all versions | 3.8.2pip install --upgrade 'zodb3==3.8.2' |
Affected Products
zodbzopeDetection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for zodb3, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update zodb3 to 3.8.2 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-4x83-5gw5-q346 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Stop passing untrusted input into the interpreter or shell: call the affected binary with an argument array rather than a composed command string, reject anything outside a strict allowlist of expected values, and run the component under an account that cannot reach beyond the work it legitimately does.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-4x83-5gw5-q346 in your dependencies?
Find it across PyPI, including transitive dependencies.