#VU41124 Cross-site scripting in ipython - CVE-2015-4707

Vulnerability identifier: #VU41124

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-4707

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ipython
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: ipython.org

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.

An input validation error exists in IPython before 3.2. A remote authenticated attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security 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
Update to version 3.2.0.

Vulnerable software versions

ipython: 3.0.0, 3.1.0

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External links
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/22/7
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75328
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1235688
https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/7222bd53ad089a65fd610fab4626f9d0ab47dfce
https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/c2078a53543ed502efd968649fee1125e0eb549c
https://ipython.org/ipython-doc/3/whatsnew/version3.html

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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.