Vulnerability identifier: #VU41671
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Lxml
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Vendor: Lxml
Description
The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via control characters in the link scheme to the clean_html function.
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
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Lxml: 0.5 - 3.3.3
External links
http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0218.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00083.html
http://lxml.de/3.3/changes-3.3.5.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Apr/210
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Apr/319
http://secunia.com/advisories/58013
http://secunia.com/advisories/58744
http://secunia.com/advisories/59008
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2941
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:112
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/09/7
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67159
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2217-1
http://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/pipermail/lxml/2014-April/007128.html
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.