Name: CVE-2010-2480: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2010-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2010-2480, CWE-79, CVSS 6.1, EPSS 0.01824

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.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 6.1

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Debian	—	Upgrade mako	Jul 30, 2024	Jul 2, 2010
Suse	—	Upgrade python-mako	Feb 17, 2015	Jul 2, 2010
Ubuntu	—	Upgrade python-mako	Nov 8, 2024	Jul 2, 2010

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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