CVE-2010-2480 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2010-2480: 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.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2010-2480 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mako→ fixed in0.3.4-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y mako

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mako→ fixed in0.3.4-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y mako

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mako→ fixed in0.3.4-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y mako

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