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Python Publishing Accessories Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA9681
Release Date: 2003-09-05
Popularity: 5,252 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Cross Site Scripting
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:Python Publishing Accessories (PPA) 0.x

Secunia CVSS-2 Score: Available in Secunia business solutions

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Description:
A vulnerability has been identified in Python Publishing Accessories (PPA), which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct Cross-Site Scripting attacks against other visitors.

The problem is that invalid requested URLs are included in error messages returned to users without prior sanitation. This can be exploited to inject arbitrary script code, which will be executed by a user's browser when viewed.

The vulnerability has been confirmed in version 0.2.1. However, prior versions may also be affected.

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