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CVE-2014-0482

UnknownEPSS 1.96%

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CVE-2014-0482 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The contrib.auth.middleware.RemoteUserMiddleware middleware in Django before 1.4.14, 1.5.x before 1.5.9, 1.6.x before 1.6.6, and 1.7 before release candidate 3, when using the contrib.auth.backends.RemoteUserBackend backend, allows remote authenticated users to hijack web sessions via vectors related to the REMOTE_USER header.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The contrib.auth.middleware.RemoteUserMiddleware middleware in Django before 1.4.14, 1.5.x before 1.5.9, 1.6.x before 1.6.6, and 1.7 before release candidate 3, when using the contrib.auth.backends.RemoteUserBackend backend, allows remote authenticated users to hijack web sessions via vectors related to the REMOTE_USER header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.96%

77.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
OpensuseOpensuse12.3—
OpensuseOpensuse13.1—
DjangoprojectDjango1.6—
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.1—
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.2—
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.3—
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.4—
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.5—
DjangoprojectDjango<= 1.4.13—
DjangoprojectDjango1.4—
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.1—
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.2—
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.4—
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.5—
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.6—
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.7—
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.8—
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.9—
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.10—
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.11—
DjangoprojectDjango1.4.12—
DjangoprojectDjango1.7Beta1
DjangoprojectDjango1.5—
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.1—
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.2—
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.3—
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.4—
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.5—
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.6—
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.7—
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.8—

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0482?
The contrib.auth.middleware.RemoteUserMiddleware middleware in Django before 1.4.14, 1.5.x before 1.5.9, 1.6.x before 1.6.6, and 1.7 before release candidate 3, when using the contrib.auth.backends.RemoteUserBackend backend, allows remote authenticated users to hijack web sessions via vectors related to the REMOTE_USER header.
How severe is CVE-2014-0482?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0482 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0482?
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