QID 981843

QID 981843: Python (pip) Security Update for Flask-Cors (GHSA-xc3p-ff3m-f46v)

An issue was discovered in Flask-CORS (aka CORS Middleware for Flask) before 3.0.9. It allows ../ directory traversal to access private resources because resource matching does not ensure that pathnames are in a canonical format.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-xc3p-ff3m-f46v for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 981843

    CVE-2020-25032 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-xc3p-ff3m-f46v Flask-Cors URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-xc3p-ff3m-f46v
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