CVE-2023-32409
Cross-site Scripting in beautifulsoup4 (VIBE-PIP-BEAUTIFULSOUP4-50008342)
MEDIUM
CVSS Score
6.1/10
📊 Overview
This vulnerability (CVE-2023-32409) with CVSS score 6.1 affects beautifulsoup4. The issue manifests through cross-site scripting attack vectors, enabling potential exploitation by threat actors.
🔬 Technical Analysis
Threat modeling indicates elevated threat levels. The pip ecosystem's widespread adoption of beautifulsoup4 amplifies the potential impact.
🛡️ Remediation Strategy
Update beautifulsoup4 to the latest patched version immediately. Implement compensating controls including input validation, network segmentation, and monitoring for exploitation attempts.
🎓 Expert Analysis
Rodika Tollefson: This vulnerability exemplifies the ongoing security challenges in the pip ecosystem. Proactive dependency management is essential.
Vulnerability Information
Timeline
- Discovered
- August 21, 2025
- Published
- August 21, 2025
- Last Modified
- August 21, 2025
Tags
vibemediumbeautifulsoup4pipsnyk-complete