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CVE-2015-2317

UnknownEPSS 5.03%

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CVE-2015-2317 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The utils.http.is_safe_url function in Django before 1.4.20, 1.5.x, 1.6.x before 1.6.11, 1.7.x before 1.7.7, and 1.8.x before 1.8c1 does not properly validate URLs, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a control character in a URL, as demonstrated by a \x08javascript: URL.. EPSS estimates a 5.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The utils.http.is_safe_url function in Django before 1.4.20, 1.5.x, 1.6.x before 1.6.11, 1.7.x before 1.7.7, and 1.8.x before 1.8c1 does not properly validate URLs, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a control character in a URL, as demonstrated by a \x08javascript: URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.03%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
DebianDebian Linux7.0—
FedoraprojectFedora22—
OpensuseOpensuse13.2—
DjangoprojectDjango<= 1.4.19—
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—
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.9—
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.10—
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.11—
DjangoprojectDjango1.5.12—
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—
DjangoprojectDjango1.6.10—
DjangoprojectDjango1.7Beta1
DjangoprojectDjango1.7.1—
DjangoprojectDjango1.7.2—
DjangoprojectDjango1.7.3—
DjangoprojectDjango1.7.4—
DjangoprojectDjango1.7.5—
DjangoprojectDjango1.7.6—
DjangoprojectDjango1.8.0—
OracleSolaris11.2—
CanonicalUbuntu Linux10.04—
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04—
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04—
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.10—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2317?
The utils.http.is_safe_url function in Django before 1.4.20, 1.5.x, 1.6.x before 1.6.11, 1.7.x before 1.7.7, and 1.8.x before 1.8c1 does not properly validate URLs, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a control character in a URL, as demonstrated by a \x08javascript: URL.
How severe is CVE-2015-2317?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2317 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2317?
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