CVE-2020-13258: Cross-site scripting in Contentful
Summary
CVE-2020-13258: Cross-site scripting in Contentful. Affects contentful versions < 1.12.4. Fixed in 1.12.4. How to fix ↓
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Background
Contentful is a Python package available on PyPI that provides a content management system (CMS) for creating and managing digital content. It allows developers to build and deliver content-rich applications. However, Contentful versions prior to 1.12.4 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2020-13258, allows for reflected XSS attacks. This means that an attacker can inject malicious code into a Contentful application, which is then executed by the victim's browser. The specific attack vector is through the 'api' parameter in the 'the-example-app.py' file. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.1, indicating a moderate severity level. The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with this vulnerability is CWE-79.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.12.4
This is the first release that contains the fix.
pip install --upgrade "contentful==1.12.4"Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. It is crucial to update to the fixed version of Contentful to ensure the security of the application.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the CVE-2020-13258 vulnerability in Contentful exposes applications to cross-site scripting attacks. It is crucial to update to the fixed version (1.12.4 or later) to mitigate this vulnerability and ensure the security of the application and its users. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Contentful is a Python package that provides a content management system for creating and managing digital content.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
The CVE-2020-13258 vulnerability allows for reflected XSS attacks in Contentful, potentially compromising the security of the application and its users.
The severity level of this vulnerability is moderate, with a CVSS score of 6.1.
To fix the CVE-2020-13258 vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to Contentful version 1.12.4 or later.
