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CVE-2012-4520

UnknownEPSS 3.64%

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CVE-2012-4520 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The django.http.HttpRequest.get_host function in Django 1.3.x before 1.3.4 and 1.4.x before 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to generate and display arbitrary URLs via crafted username and password Host header values.. EPSS estimates a 3.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The django.http.HttpRequest.get_host function in Django 1.3.x before 1.3.4 and 1.4.x before 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to generate and display arbitrary URLs via crafted username and password Host header values.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.64%

88.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DjangoprojectDjango1.3
DjangoprojectDjango1.3.1
DjangoprojectDjango1.3.2
DjangoprojectDjango1.3.3
DjangoprojectDjango1.4
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4520?
The django.http.HttpRequest.get_host function in Django 1.3.x before 1.3.4 and 1.4.x before 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to generate and display arbitrary URLs via crafted username and password Host header values.
How severe is CVE-2012-4520?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4520 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4520?
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