QID 981560

QID 981560: Python (pip) Security Update for markdown2 (GHSA-fv3h-8x5j-pvgq)

python-markdown2 through 2.3.8 allows XSS because element names are mishandled unless a \w+ match succeeds. For example, an attack might use elementname@ or elementname- with an onclick attribute.

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-fv3h-8x5j-pvgq for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-fv3h-8x5j-pvgq - github.com/advisories/GHSA-fv3h-8x5j-pvgq

CVEs related to QID 981560

CVE-2020-11888 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-fv3h-8x5j-pvgq	markdown2		github.com/advisories/GHSA-fv3h-8x5j-pvgq

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