python-feedparser 'feedparser/feedparser.py' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

BID:47177

Info

python-feedparser 'feedparser/feedparser.py' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 47177
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2009-5065
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 05 2011 12:00AM
Updated: May 07 2015 05:07PM
Credit: fazalmajid
Vulnerable: SuSE openSUSE 11.4
SuSE openSUSE 11.3
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 11.2
python-feedparser python-feedparser 5.0.1
python-feedparser python-feedparser 5.0
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

python-feedparser 'feedparser/feedparser.py' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

python-feedparser is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This can allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.

Exploit / POC

python-feedparser 'feedparser/feedparser.py' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim to follow a malicious URI.

The following proof-of-concept is available:

Solution / Fix

python-feedparser 'feedparser/feedparser.py' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.


Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.0 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.0

References

python-feedparser 'feedparser/feedparser.py' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

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