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CVE-2010-2480

MEDIUM CVSS: 4.3 Published: 2010-07-02 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Mako before 0.3.4 relies on the cgi.escape function in the Python standard library for cross-site scripting (XSS) protection, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct XSS attacks via vectors involving single-quote characters and a JavaScript onLoad event handler for a BODY element.

Affected Platforms

Makotemplates Mako

Weakness Type

CWE-79

References