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MEDIUM · 6.1

CVE-2020-11888

python-markdown2 through 2.3.8 allows XSS because element names are mishandled unless a \w+ match succeeds. For example, an attack might use elementname@ or elementname- with an onclick attribute.

Vulnerability Description

python-markdown2 through 2.3.8 allows XSS because element names are mishandled unless a \w+ match succeeds. For example, an attack might use elementname@ or elementname- with an onclick attribute.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Python-Markdown2 ProjectPython-Markdown2<= 2.3.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-11888?

CVE-2020-11888 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). python-markdown2 through 2.3.8 allows XSS because element names are mishandled unless a \w+ match succeeds. For example, an attack might use elementname@ or elementname- with an onclick attribute.

How severe is CVE-2020-11888?

CVE-2020-11888 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-11888?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python-Markdown2 Project Python-Markdown2.