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CVE-2010-2480

4.3 · MEDIUM

Mako before 0.3.4 relies on the cgi.escape function in the Python standard library for cross-site scripting (XSS) protection, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct XSS attacks via v…

Published Jul 2, 2010makotemplatesCWE-79EPSS 1.82%

Overview

CVE-2010-2480 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting makotemplates mako. It was published on July 2, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Mako before 0.3.4 relies on the cgi.escape function in the Python standard library for cross-site scripting (XSS) protection, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct XSS attacks via vectors involving single-quote characters and a JavaScript onLoad event handler for a BODY element.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from makotemplates. Update mako to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
makotemplatesmako0Affected

References

Refbugs.python.org/issue9061Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-08/msg00001.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/39935Refwww.makotemplates.org/CHANGESRefbugs.python.org/issue9061Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-08/msg00001.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/39935Refwww.makotemplates.org/CHANGES

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2480?

CVE-2010-2480 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting makotemplates mako. It was published on July 2, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-2480?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-2480?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from makotemplates. Update mako to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-2480?

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