Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in feedparser.py in Universal Feed Parser (aka feedparser or python-feedparser) 5.x before 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an unexpected URI scheme, as demonstrated by a javascript: URI.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Pilgrim | Feedparser | 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2011-04/msg00026.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/18Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/15/11
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43730Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44074Vendor Advisory
- http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-1158.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:082
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46867
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=680074Patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=684877Patch
- https://code.google.com/p/feedparser/issues/detail?id=255
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2011-04/msg00026.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/18Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/15/11
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43730Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1158?
CVE-2011-1158 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) 5.x before 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML...
How severe is CVE-2011-1158?
CVE-2011-1158 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-2011-1158?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mark Pilgrim Feedparser.