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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-19002
CVE-2020-19002:
Python vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in Mezzanine version 4.3.1, tracked as CVE-2020-19002. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the 'Description' field of the component 'admin/blog/blogpost/add/'. This vulnerability is distinct from CVE-2018-16632 (CVE Details).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in Mezzanine v4.3.1's blog post addition functionality, specifically in the 'Description' field of the admin/blog/blogpost/add/ component. The issue stems from improper input validation in the descriptionfromcontent function of core/models.py, line 184. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.1 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N (NVD).
Impact
When successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through cross-site scripting attacks. The impact primarily affects the confidentiality and integrity of the system, with no direct impact on availability (NVD).
Additional resources
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