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CVE-2015-0220

UnknownEPSS 3.03%

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CVE-2015-0220 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The django.util.http.is_safe_url function in Django before 1.4.18, 1.6.x before 1.6.10, and 1.7.x before 1.7.3 does not properly handle leading whitespaces, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted URL, related to redirect URLs, as demonstrated by a "\njavascript:" URL.. EPSS estimates a 3.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The django.util.http.is_safe_url function in Django before 1.4.18, 1.6.x before 1.6.10, and 1.7.x before 1.7.3 does not properly handle leading whitespaces, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted URL, related to redirect URLs, as demonstrated by a "\njavascript:" URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.03%

85.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CanonicalUbuntu Linux10.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.10
DjangoprojectDjango<= 1.4.17
DjangoprojectDjango1.6
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.1
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.2
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.3
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.4
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.5
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.6
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.7
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.8
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.9
DjangoprojectDjango1.7
DjangoprojectDjango1.7.1
DjangoprojectDjango1.7.2

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0220?
The django.util.http.is_safe_url function in Django before 1.4.18, 1.6.x before 1.6.10, and 1.7.x before 1.7.3 does not properly handle leading whitespaces, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted URL, related to redirect URLs, as demonstrated by a "\njavascript:" URL.
How severe is CVE-2015-0220?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0220 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0220?
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