CVE-2019-3498

Name: CVE-2019-3498
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-09T23:29:05.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-3498 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Django 1.11.x before 1.11.18, 2.0.x before 2.0.10, and 2.1.x before 2.1.5, an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component issue exists in django.views.defaults.page_not_found(), leading to content spoofing (in a 404 error page) if a user fails to recognize that a crafted URL has malicious content.. EPSS estimates a 3.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Django 1.11.x before 1.11.18, 2.0.x before 2.0.10, and 2.1.x before 2.1.5, an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component issue exists in django.views.defaults.page_not_found(), leading to content spoofing (in a 404 error page) if a user fails to recognize that a crafted URL has malicious content.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.69%

88.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Djangoproject	Django	>= 1.11, < 1.11.18
Djangoproject	Django	>= 2.0, < 2.0.10
Djangoproject	Django	>= 2.1, < 2.1.5
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.10
Fedoraproject	Fedora	28

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106453Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/releases/security/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/django-announce/VYU7xQQTEPQ
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HVXDOVCXLD74SHR2BENGCE2OOYYYWJHZ/
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3851-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4363Third Party Advisory
https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2019/jan/04/security-releases/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106453Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/releases/security/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/django-announce/VYU7xQQTEPQ
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HVXDOVCXLD74SHR2BENGCE2OOYYYWJHZ/
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3851-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4363Third Party Advisory
https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2019/jan/04/security-releases/Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-3498?

How severe is CVE-2019-3498?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-3498 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3498?

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