CVE-2015-2317
UnknownEPSS 5.03%
Last modified
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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 22 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | <= 1.4.19 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.1 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.2 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.3 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.4 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.5 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.6 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.7 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.8 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.9 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.10 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.11 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.5.12 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.1 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.2 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.3 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.4 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.5 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.6 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.7 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.8 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.9 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.6.10 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.7 | Beta1 |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.7.1 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.7.2 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.7.3 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.7.4 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.7.5 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.7.6 | — |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.8.0 | — |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.2 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.10 | — |
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155421.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-04/msg00001.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2539-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3204Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155421.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-04/msg00001.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2539-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3204Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- 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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