Cross-site scripting in py3-twisted (Alpine package)



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2016-1000111
CWE-ID CWE-79
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 py3-twisted (Alpine package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU10395

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: N/A

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1000111

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

py3-twisted (Alpine package): 19.10.0-r0

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=66b8ef9e1229d1630c160b9d6f89f315ad87acf9
https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=e59ae1cbadc31c59b3c6e298b697e299c6b59619


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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