CVE-2015-4706 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in IPython
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via JSON error messages in IPython, potentially leading to code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2015-4706?
CVE-2015-4706 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IPython 3.x before 3.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving JSON error messages and the /api/contents path.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-4706?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including ipython. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
ipython PyPI | From 3.0.0 | 3.2.0 |
ipython PyPI | From 3.0.0 | 3.2.0 |
ipython PyPI | From 3.0.0 | 3.2.0 |
Products include Ipython Ipython.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4706?
Upgrade ipython to 3.2.0 or later.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2015-4706 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-4706 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q326-jhw3-699g, PYSEC-2017-45.