QID 982397

QID 982397: Python (pip) Security Update for lxml (GHSA-pgww-xf46-h92r)

A XSS vulnerability was discovered in python-lxml's clean module. The module's parser didn't properly imitate browsers, which caused different behaviors between the sanitizer and the user's page. A remote attacker could exploit this flaw to run arbitrary HTML/JS code.

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-pgww-xf46-h92r for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 982397

    CVE-2020-27783 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-pgww-xf46-h92r lxml URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-pgww-xf46-h92r
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