CVE-2019-6802: XSS
First published: Fri Jan 25 2019(Updated: )
CRLF Injection in pypiserver 1.2.5 and below allows attackers to set arbitrary HTTP headers and possibly conduct XSS attacks via a %0d%0a in a URI.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/pypiserver | <=1.2.5 | 1.2.6 |
| Pypiserver | <=1.2.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-6802
- https://github.com/pypiserver/pypiserver/issues/237
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mh24-7wvg-v88g (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypiserver/pypiserver/commit/1375a67c55a9b8d4619df30d2a1c0b239d7357e6
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pypiserver/PYSEC-2019-113.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-6802?
CVE-2019-6802 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for CRLF injection and XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6802?
To mitigate CVE-2019-6802, upgrade pypiserver to version 1.2.6 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2019-6802?
CVE-2019-6802 affects pypiserver version 1.2.5 and earlier.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2019-6802?
CVE-2019-6802 allows attackers to perform CRLF injection attacks, potentially leading to arbitrary HTTP headers manipulation and XSS.
What components are impacted by CVE-2019-6802?
CVE-2019-6802 impacts the pypiserver software, specifically versions 1.2.5 and below.
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