CVE-2018-3650 Cross-site scripting in Intel Distribution for Python

High 7.8 Published 1 Aug 2018 Updated 17 Sep 2024

An attacker can bypass URI sanitization in the Bleach module of Intel Distribution for Python, potentially enabling cross-site scripting attacks.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-3650?

CVE-2018-3650 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Intel Distribution for Python, published on 1 Aug 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Insufficient Input Validation in Bleach module in INTEL Distribution for Python versions prior to IDP 2018 Update 2 allows unprivileged user to bypass URI sanitization via local vector.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3650?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Distribution for Python.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3650?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-3650 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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-2018-3650 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3650 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v5j7-m2vx-ghr9.