CVE-2013-4315

Name: CVE-2013-4315
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-09-16T19:14:39.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4315 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Django 1.4.x before 1.4.7, 1.5.x before 1.5.3, and 1.6.x before 1.6 beta 3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a file path in the ALLOWED_INCLUDE_ROOTS setting followed by a .. (dot dot) in a ssi template tag.. EPSS estimates a 3.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Django 1.4.x before 1.4.7, 1.5.x before 1.5.3, and 1.6.x before 1.6 beta 3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a file path in the ALLOWED_INCLUDE_ROOTS setting followed by a .. (dot dot) in a ssi template tag.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.18%

86.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Djangoproject	Django	1.4	—
Djangoproject	Django	1.4.1	—
Djangoproject	Django	1.4.2	—
Djangoproject	Django	1.4.4	—
Djangoproject	Django	1.4.5	—
Djangoproject	Django	1.4.6	—
Djangoproject	Django	1.5	—
Djangoproject	Django	1.5.1	—
Djangoproject	Django	1.6	Beta1

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-10/msg00015.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1521.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/54772Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/54828Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2755
https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2013/sep/10/security-releases-issued/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-10/msg00015.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1521.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/54772Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/54828Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2755
https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2013/sep/10/security-releases-issued/Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 16, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4315?

How severe is CVE-2013-4315?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4315 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4315?

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