IPython up to 3.1 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in IPython up to 3.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2015-4707. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IPython up to 3.1 (Programming Language Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IPython before 3.2.

The bug was discovered 06/22/2015. The weakness was presented 09/20/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is available at openwall.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-4707 since 06/22/2015. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 84325 (FreeBSD : devel/ipython -- remote execution (a4460ac7-192c-11e5-9c01-bcaec55be5e5)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 3.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (84325) and SecurityFocus (BID 75328†). See VDB-106918 for similar entry. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 84325
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : devel/ipython -- remote execution (a4460ac7-192c-11e5-9c01-bcaec55be5e5)
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OpenVAS ID: 12024
OpenVAS Name: Mageia Linux Local Check: mgasa-2015-0300
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: IPython 3.2
Patch: github.com

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12/29/2022 +1925 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 7222bd53ad089a65fd610fab4626f9d0ab47dfce
Researcher: Ahmad Khan
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-4707 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-4707
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-106898
SecurityFocus: 75328 - IPython JSON Error Responses Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/21/2017 08:58
Updated: 12/29/2022 14:49
Changes: 09/21/2017 08:58 (71), 11/18/2019 09:17 (4), 01/13/2021 15:17 (2), 12/29/2022 14:49 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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