Web2py Reflected XSS vulnerability
Web2py versions 2.14.5 and below was affected by Reflected XSS vulnerability, which allows an attacker to perform an XSS attack on logged in user (admin).
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | web2py | <= 2.14.5 | no fix |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-79- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
web2py- Disclosed
- 17.05.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 13:18
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-1063 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-pvcp-73cg-6f77 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: web2py
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Python (PyPI)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 8
- First → latest
- 05.2022 02.2026
- Without a fix
- 1
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 2
- Medium 6
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 6
- 2023: 1
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 1
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