CVE-2015-4707
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.76%
Last modified
CVE-2015-4707 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IPython before 3.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving JSON error messages and the /api/notebooks path.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IPython before 3.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving JSON error messages and the /api/notebooks path.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ipython | Ipython | < 3.2.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/22/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75328Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1235688Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/7222bd53ad089a65fd610fab4626f9d0ab47dfcePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/c2078a53543ed502efd968649fee1125e0eb549cPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://ipython.org/ipython-doc/3/whatsnew/version3.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/22/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75328Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1235688Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/7222bd53ad089a65fd610fab4626f9d0ab47dfcePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/c2078a53543ed502efd968649fee1125e0eb549cPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://ipython.org/ipython-doc/3/whatsnew/version3.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-4707?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IPython before 3.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving JSON error messages and the /api/notebooks path.
How severe is CVE-2015-4707?
CVE-2015-4707 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4707?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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