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Python Publishing Accessories Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA9681
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Release Date:
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2003-09-05
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Popularity:
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4,823 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Cross Site Scripting
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Python Publishing Accessories (PPA) 0.x
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Description:
A vulnerability has been identified in Python Publishing Accessories (PPA), which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct Cross-Site Scripting attacks against other visitors.
The problem is that invalid requested URLs are included in error messages returned to users without prior sanitation. This can be exploited to inject arbitrary script code, which will be executed by a user's browser when viewed.
The vulnerability has been confirmed in version 0.2.1. However, prior versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to version 0.2.2:
http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ppa/PPA-0.2.2.tar.gz?download
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