CVE-2012-0878: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-0878: Paste Script 1.7.5 and earlier does not properly set group memberships during execution with root privilege...

Paste Script 1.7.5 and earlier does not properly set group memberships during execution with root privileges, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended file-access restrictions by leveraging a web application that uses the local filesystem.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 18:38 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-0878 affects Paste Script 1.7.5 and earlier when applications are started with root privileges. It may leave supplementary group access in place, allowing a remote user of an affected web application to reach files that should have been restricted. Exposure is most likely in legacy Python deployments using Paste Script 1.7.5 or earlier, especially where paster serve starts applications as root and the application exposes local filesystem-backed content. Prioritize if the organization still runs legacy Python web applications using Paste Script with local file access. Otherwise, this is mainly a legacy hygiene and configuration review item. Mitigation focus: Inventory Paste Script or python-paste-script versions in legacy Python applications.; Apply vendor or distribution updates, including Red Hat guidance where applicable.; Confirm the upstream group-permission fix is present before relying on local file restrictions..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 1, 2012, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=796790CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bitbucket.org/ianb/pastescript/pull-request/3/fix-group-permissions-for-pastescriptserveCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://bitbucket.org/ianb/pastescript/changeset/a19e462769b4CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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