CVE-2012-6131: Roundup Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gw2q-cgvq-9g3v
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-6131 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Roundup libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves roundup cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.20.

CVE-2012-6131 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-6131
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gw2q-cgvq-9g3v
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Roundup
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2012-6131

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Roundup dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

roundup fixed: 1.4.20 
pip install roundup>=1.4.20
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show roundup

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2012-6131, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show roundup

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Roundup in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.4.20), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show roundup command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Roundup, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in `cgi/client.py` in Roundup before 1.4.20 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the `@action` parameter to `support/issue1`.

CVE-2012-6131 Affected Roundup Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.4.20
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
roundup
pypi/roundup
PyPI
< 1.4.20
1.4.20

References

NVD — CVE-2012-6131 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-6131
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/roundup-tracker/roundup/commit/38193cc7d93567e04dae71cf526427473685d35e
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/roundup-tracker/roundup/commit/ea29de37416f5b2126b3249cdd6bf12e5098c646
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=722672
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/841... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84190
Roundup Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/roundup/PYSEC-2014-16.yaml
Roundup Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/roundup-tracker/roundup
pypi.python.org/pypi/roundup/1.4.20 WEB
https://pypi.python.org/pypi/roundup/1.4.20
Roundup Security Information SECURITY
http://issues.roundup-tracker.org/issue2550711
Roundup Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/10/2
Roundup Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/13/8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6131?
CVE-2012-6131 is a security vulnerability in Roundup involving Roundup Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Roundup versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.4.20 across affected packages: roundup.
What version fixes CVE-2012-6131?
Upgrading to 1.4.20 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is roundup affected?
Yes, roundup is affected in releases prior to 1.4.20. Upgrade your dependency to 1.4.20 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-6131?
CVE-2012-6131 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2012-6131?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show roundup'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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