python-lxml Clean cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in python-lxml. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Clean Module. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-27783. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in python-lxml (Programming Language Software) (version unknown). This affects an unknown function of the component Clean Module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity.

The weakness was published 12/04/2020. The advisory is shared at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-27783. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 236740 (Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0086: python-lxml (ALINUX3-SA-2022:0086)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (236740) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-1086). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • SUSE Linux
  • IBM QRadar SIEM

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.5
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NVD Base Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 236740
Nessus Name: Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0086: python-lxml (ALINUX3-SA-2022:0086)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
Status: 🔍

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Timelineinfo

10/27/2020 🔍
12/04/2020 +38 days 🔍
12/04/2020 +0 days 🔍
12/18/2025 +1839 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-27783 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-27783
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-165585
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-1086 - IBM QRadar SIEM: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 12/04/2020 09:37
Updated: 12/18/2025 00:05
Changes: 12/04/2020 09:37 (35), 12/12/2020 16:11 (2), 12/12/2020 16:14 (18), 05/16/2025 04:01 (16), 10/17/2025 04:40 (7), 12/18/2025 00:05 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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