CVE-2017-15612: XSS
First published: Thu Oct 19 2017(Updated: )
mistune.py in Mistune 0.7.4 allows XSS via an unexpected newline (such as in java\nscript:) or a crafted email address, related to the escape and autolink functions.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/mistune | >=0<0.8 | 0.8 |
| mistune | =0.7.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15612
- https://github.com/lepture/mistune/pull/140
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hpv5-v8g5-c864 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/mistune/PYSEC-2017-80.yaml
- https://github.com/lepture/mistune/commit/d6f0b6402299bf5a380e7b4e77bd80e8736630fe
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15612?
CVE-2017-15612 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15612?
To fix CVE-2017-15612, upgrade the mistune package to version 0.8 or higher.
Which versions of mistune are affected by CVE-2017-15612?
CVE-2017-15612 affects mistune version 0.7.4.
What types of attacks can CVE-2017-15612 lead to?
CVE-2017-15612 can lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through crafted inputs.
Is CVE-2017-15612 related to email addresses or newlines?
Yes, CVE-2017-15612 is related to unexpected newlines and crafted email addresses in the mistune package.
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