Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in feedparser.py in Universal Feed Parser (aka feedparser or python-feedparser) before 5.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving nested CDATA stanzas.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Pilgrim | Feedparser | <= 4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/feedparser/issues/detail?id=195ExploitPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2011-04/msg00026.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44074Vendor Advisory
- http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-5065.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:082
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47177
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=680074ExploitPatch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=684877ExploitPatch
- http://code.google.com/p/feedparser/issues/detail?id=195ExploitPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2011-04/msg00026.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44074Vendor Advisory
- http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-5065.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:082
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47177
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=680074ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-5065?
CVE-2009-5065 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in feedparser.py in Universal Feed Parser (aka feedparser or python-feedparser) before 5.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via v...
How severe is CVE-2009-5065?
CVE-2009-5065 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-5065?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mark Pilgrim Feedparser.