QID 980967

QID 980967: Python (pip) Security Update for markdown2 (GHSA-p6h9-gw49-rqm4)

An issue was discovered in markdown2 (aka python-markdown2) through 2.3.5. The safe_mode feature, which is supposed to sanitize user input against XSS, is flawed and does not escape the input properly. With a crafted payload, XSS can be triggered, as demonstrated by omitting the final '>' character from an IMG tag.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.1 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-p6h9-gw49-rqm4 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-p6h9-gw49-rqm4 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-p6h9-gw49-rqm4

CVEs related to QID 980967

CVE-2018-5773 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-p6h9-gw49-rqm4	markdown2		github.com/advisories/GHSA-p6h9-gw49-rqm4

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