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CVE-2011-4140

UnknownEPSS 1.09%

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CVE-2011-4140 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CSRF protection mechanism in Django through 1.2.7 and 1.3.x through 1.3.1 does not properly handle web-server configurations supporting arbitrary HTTP Host headers, which allows remote attackers to trigger unauthenticated forged requests via vectors involving a DNS CNAME record and a web page containing JavaScript code.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CSRF protection mechanism in Django through 1.2.7 and 1.3.x through 1.3.1 does not properly handle web-server configurations supporting arbitrary HTTP Host headers, which allows remote attackers to trigger unauthenticated forged requests via vectors involving a DNS CNAME record and a web page containing JavaScript code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.09%

61.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DjangoprojectDjango<= 1.2.6
DjangoprojectDjango0.91
DjangoprojectDjango0.95
DjangoprojectDjango0.95.1
DjangoprojectDjango0.96
DjangoprojectDjango1.0
DjangoprojectDjango1.0.1
DjangoprojectDjango1.0.2
DjangoprojectDjango1.1
DjangoprojectDjango1.1.0
DjangoprojectDjango1.1.2
DjangoprojectDjango1.1.3
DjangoprojectDjango1.2
DjangoprojectDjango1.2.1
DjangoprojectDjango1.2.2
DjangoprojectDjango1.2.3
DjangoprojectDjango1.2.4
DjangoprojectDjango1.2.5
DjangoprojectDjango1.3

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4140?
The CSRF protection mechanism in Django through 1.2.7 and 1.3.x through 1.3.1 does not properly handle web-server configurations supporting arbitrary HTTP Host headers, which allows remote attackers to trigger unauthenticated forged requests via vectors involving a DNS CNAME record and a web page containing JavaScript code.
How severe is CVE-2011-4140?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-4140 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4140?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST