CVE-2017-1000426 MapProxy vulnerable to cross-site scripting in demo service
Cross-site scripting in MapProxy demo service allows attackers to disclose information via malicious scripts.
- 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-2017-1000426?
CVE-2017-1000426 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jan 2018. 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
MapProxy version 1.10.3 and older is vulnerable to a Cross Site Scripting attack in the demo service resulting in possible information disclosure.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000426?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including mapproxy and MapProxy. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mapproxy PyPI | All versions | 1.11.1 |
mapproxy PyPI | All versions | 1.11.1 |
MapProxy PyPI | All versions | 1.11.1 |
Products include Omniscale Mapproxy.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000426?
Upgrade mapproxy to 1.11.1 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-2017-1000426 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1000426 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-1000426, GHSA-g4rw-82hq-8jpr, PYSEC-2026-841.