nltk-3.7-py3-none-any.whl: 2 vulnerabilities (highest severity is: 6.1)

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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

Found in HEAD commit: 653435dffecc04a7e4fcc7cbf73f04258b4cc039

Vulnerabilities

CVE	Severity	CVSS	Dependency	Type	Fixed in (nltk version)	Remediation Possible**
WS-2022-0437	Medium	6.1	nltk-3.7-py3-none-any.whl	Direct	3.8.1	❌
WS-2022-0438	Medium	5.0	nltk-3.7-py3-none-any.whl	Direct	3.8.1	❌

**In some cases, Remediation PR cannot be created automatically for a vulnerability despite the availability of remediation

Details

WS-2022-0437

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

Dependency Hierarchy:

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

Found in HEAD commit: 653435dffecc04a7e4fcc7cbf73f04258b4cc039

Found in base branch: main

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: 3.8.1

WS-2022-0438

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

Dependency Hierarchy:

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

Found in HEAD commit: 653435dffecc04a7e4fcc7cbf73f04258b4cc039

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

In nltk prior to 3.8.1, a user who visits a malicious link with wordnet browser open will execute code on system. This may lead to RCE by inducing user to visit a link.

Publish Date: 2022-12-29

URL: WS-2022-0438

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.0)

Base Score Metrics:

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

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://huntr.dev/bounties/cd3957f0-2c9c-416d-bc3a-190a5b7ce4a6/

Release Date: 2022-12-29

Fix Resolution: 3.8.1