Django up to 1.7.2 django.util.http.is_safe_url cross site scripting
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Django up to 1.7.2. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function django.util.http.is_safe_url. The manipulation results in cross site scripting.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-0220. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Django up to 1.7.2 (Content Management System). Affected is the function django.util.http.is_safe_url. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity.
The weakness was published 01/13/2015 by Mikko Ohtamaa (Website). The advisory is available at djangoproject.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-0220 since 11/18/2014. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and a exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 82126 (Debian DLA-143-1 : python-django security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 168079 (OpenSuSE Security Update for python-django (openSUSE-SU-2015:1598-1)).
Upgrading to version 1.7.3 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (100261), Tenable (82126), SecurityFocus (BID 72079†), Secunia (SA62285†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48375†). Further details are available at ubuntu.com. Similar entries are available at VDB-68969, VDB-68971, VDB-68972 and VDB-73691. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1
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Class: Cross site scriptingCWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Local: No
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Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 82126
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-143-1 : python-django security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703151
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3151-1 (python-django - security update)
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Django 1.7.3
Timeline
11/18/2014 🔍01/13/2015 🔍
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Sources
Advisory: usn-2469-1Researcher: Mikko Ohtamaa
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-0220 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-0220
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68970
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X-Force: 100261 - Django django.util.http.is_safe_url() cross-site scripting, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 72079 - Django 'django.util.http.is_safe_url()' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 62285 - Ubuntu update for django, Less Critical
Vulnerability Center: 48375 - Django before 1.4.18, 1.6.x before 1.6.10, and 1.7.x before 1.7.3 XSS Improper Whitespaces Processing - CVE-2015-0220, Medium
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entry
Created: 02/02/2015 09:36Updated: 03/08/2022 07:13
Changes: 02/02/2015 09:36 (74), 06/19/2017 08:13 (7), 03/08/2022 06:51 (4), 03/08/2022 07:04 (1), 03/08/2022 07:13 (1)
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