CVE-2018-8768
First published: Sun Mar 18 2018(Updated: )
In Jupyter Notebook before 5.4.1, a maliciously forged notebook file can bypass sanitization to execute JavaScript in the notebook context. Specifically, invalid HTML is 'fixed' by jQuery after sanitization, making it dangerous.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Jupyter Notebook | <5.4.1 | |
| pip/notebook | <5.4.1 | 5.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/03/15/2
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/11/msg00033.html
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8768
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/notebook/PYSEC-2018-57.yaml
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6cwv-x26c-w2q4 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8768?
CVE-2018-8768 is a vulnerability in Jupyter Notebook before version 5.4.1 that allows a maliciously forged notebook file to execute JavaScript in the notebook context.
How does CVE-2018-8768 work?
CVE-2018-8768 works by bypassing sanitization in Jupyter Notebook, allowing invalid HTML to be executed as JavaScript.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8768?
The severity of CVE-2018-8768 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-8768?
Jupyter Notebook versions up to and excluding 5.4.1 are affected by CVE-2018-8768.
How can I fix CVE-2018-8768?
To fix CVE-2018-8768, it is recommended to upgrade Jupyter Notebook to version 5.4.1 or newer.
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