CVE-2021-28658
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 3.86%
Last modified
CVE-2021-28658 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In Django 2.2 before 2.2.20, 3.0 before 3.0.14, and 3.1 before 3.1.8, MultiPartParser allowed directory traversal via uploaded files with suitably crafted file names. Built-in upload handlers were not affected by this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 3.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Django 2.2 before 2.2.20, 3.0 before 3.0.14, and 3.1 before 3.1.8, MultiPartParser allowed directory traversal via uploaded files with suitably crafted file names. Built-in upload handlers were not affected by this vulnerability.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Djangoproject | Django | >= 2.2, < 2.2.20 |
| Djangoproject | Django | >= 3.0, < 3.0.14 |
| Djangoproject | Django | >= 3.1, < 3.1.8 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
References
- https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/3.1/releases/security/Vendor Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/g/django-announce/c/ePr5j-ngdPUMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/04/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210528-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/3.1/releases/security/Vendor Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/g/django-announce/c/ePr5j-ngdPUMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/04/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210528-0001/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28658?
In Django 2.2 before 2.2.20, 3.0 before 3.0.14, and 3.1 before 3.1.8, MultiPartParser allowed directory traversal via uploaded files with suitably crafted file names. Built-in upload handlers were not affected by this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-28658?
CVE-2021-28658 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28658?
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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