CVE-2015-3982

Name: CVE-2015-3982
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-06-02T14:59:10.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3982 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The session.flush function in the cached_db backend in Django 1.8.x before 1.8.2 does not properly flush the session, which allows remote attackers to hijack user sessions via an empty string in the session key.. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The session.flush function in the cached_db backend in Django 1.8.x before 1.8.2 does not properly flush the session, which allows remote attackers to hijack user sessions via an empty string in the session key.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.75%

74.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Djangoproject	Django	1.8.0
Djangoproject	Django	1.8.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74960
https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2015/may/20/security-release/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74960
https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2015/may/20/security-release/Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 2, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3982?

How severe is CVE-2015-3982?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3982 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3982?

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