CVE-2011-1157: XSS

Published Apr 11, 2011
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in feedparser.py in Universal Feed Parser (aka feedparser or python-feedparser) 5.x before 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via malformed XML comments.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
pip/feedparser>=5.0<5.0.1
5.0.1
Mark Pilgrim Feedparser=5.0

Event History

Apr 11, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Jul 23, 2018
Advisory Published
via GitHub·07:52 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1157?

The severity of CVE-2011-1157 is rated as medium with a score of 6.1.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1157?

CVE-2011-1157 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that affects feedparser.py in Universal Feed Parser.

3

How can I fix CVE-2011-1157?

To fix CVE-2011-1157, you should update to Universal Feed Parser version 5.0.1 or later where a patch is available.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2011-1157?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2011-1157 to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML through malformed XML comments.

5

Which software is affected by CVE-2011-1157?

CVE-2011-1157 affects the feedparser library, specifically versions before 5.0.1.

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