WS-2022-0437 (Medium) detected in nltk-3.7-py3-none-any.whl

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WS-2022-0437 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - nltk-3.7-py3-none-any.whl

Natural Language Toolkit

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/43/0b/8298798bc5a9a007b7cae3f846a3d9a325953e0f9c238affa478b4d59324/nltk-3.7-py3-none-any.whl

Path to dependency file: /samples/solutions/contract_translation_automation/src/ML_Classifier/heroku_contracts/requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /samples/solutions/contract_translation_automation/src/ML_Classifier/heroku_contracts/requirements.txt

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ nltk-3.7-py3-none-any.whl (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 857b4e9e6a7e78653f323262ff99ce1476b85dc0

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

In nltk/nltk, a reflected XSS can be achieved by simply creating a URL, which leads to browser hijacking, and sensitive information loss.

Publish Date: 2022-12-23

URL: WS-2022-0437

CVSS 3 Score Details (6.1)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Scope: Changed
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: Low
  • Integrity Impact: Low
  • Availability Impact: None

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://huntr.dev/bounties/861a8d11-0fe9-4c2f-9112-af3a9559fa87/

Release Date: 2022-12-23

Fix Resolution: nltk - 3.8.1

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