CVE-2010-2480

Description

Mako before 0.3.4 relies on the cgi.escape function in the Python standard library for cross-site scripting (XSS) protection, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct XSS attacks via vectors involving single-quote characters and a JavaScript onLoad event handler for a BODY element.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.makotemplates.org/CHANGES
http://bugs.python.org/issue9061
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-08/msg00001.html vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/39935 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2480?
CVE-2010-2480 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-2480?
To fix CVE-2010-2480, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-2480 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2010-2480 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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