XSS in Simonw Datasette
CVE-2021-32670
Datasette is an open source multi-tool for exploring and publishing data. The `?_trace=1` debugging feature in Datasette does not correctly escape generated HTML, resulting in a [reflected cross-site scripting](https://owasp.org/www-commun…
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
EPSS: 0.006 (69.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Simonw Datasette — versions < 0.56.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- github.com/simonw/datasette/security/advisories/GHSA-xw7c-jx9m-xh5g (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- github.com/simonw/datasette/issues/1360 (x_refsource_MISC)
- datasette.io/plugins/datasette-auth-passwords (x_refsource_MISC)
- owasp.org/www-community/attacks/xss/ (x_refsource_MISC)
- pypi.org/project/datasette/ (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-32670?
- CVE-2021-32670 is a high-severity vulnerability in Simonw Datasette, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2021-06-07.
- How severe is CVE-2021-32670?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-32670 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.