CVE-2016-7401
UnknownEPSS 6.13%
Last modified
CVE-2016-7401 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The cookie parsing code in Django before 1.8.15 and 1.9.x before 1.9.10, when used on a site with Google Analytics, allows remote attackers to bypass an intended CSRF protection mechanism by setting arbitrary cookies.. EPSS estimates a 6.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The cookie parsing code in Django before 1.8.15 and 1.9.x before 1.9.10, when used on a site with Google Analytics, allows remote attackers to bypass an intended CSRF protection mechanism by setting arbitrary cookies.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Djangoproject | Django | <= 1.8.14 |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.9.0 |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.9.1 |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.9.2 |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.9.3 |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.9.4 |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.9.5 |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.9.6 |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.9.7 |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.9.8 |
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.9.9 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3678Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93182Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036899Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3089-1Third Party Advisory
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2016/sep/26/security-releases/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3678Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93182Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036899Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3089-1Third Party Advisory
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2016/sep/26/security-releases/Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7401?
The cookie parsing code in Django before 1.8.15 and 1.9.x before 1.9.10, when used on a site with Google Analytics, allows remote attackers to bypass an intended CSRF protection mechanism by setting arbitrary cookies.
How severe is CVE-2016-7401?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7401 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7401?
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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