CVE-2016-10516: XSS
First published: Mon Oct 23 2017(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the render_full function in debug/tbtools.py in the debugger in Pallets Werkzeug before 0.11.11 (as used in Pallets Flask and other products) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a field that contains an exception message.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/Werkzeug | <0.11.11 | 0.11.11 |
| Werkzeug | <0.11.11 |
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Reference Links
- http://blog.neargle.com/2016/09/21/flask-src-review-get-a-xss-from-debuger/
- https://github.com/pallets/werkzeug/pull/1001
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00037.html
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10516
- https://github.com/pallets/werkzeug/commit/1034edc7f901dd645ec6e462754111b39002bd65
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-h2fp-xgx6-xh6f (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/werkzeug/PYSEC-2017-43.yaml
- http://blog.neargle.com/2016/09/21/flask-src-review-get-a-xss-from-debuger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10516?
The CVE-2016-10516 vulnerability is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting (XSS) issue.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10516?
To fix CVE-2016-10516, you should upgrade to Werkzeug version 0.11.11 or later.
Which versions of Werkzeug are affected by CVE-2016-10516?
Versions of Werkzeug prior to 0.11.11 are affected by CVE-2016-10516.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10516?
CVE-2016-10516 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows injection of web scripts or HTML.
Where does the CVE-2016-10516 vulnerability occur?
The CVE-2016-10516 vulnerability occurs in the render_full function within debug/tbtools.py in Werkzeug.
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