CVE-2022-22818
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 3.33%
Last modified
CVE-2022-22818 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The {% debug %} template tag in Django 2.2 before 2.2.27, 3.2 before 3.2.12, and 4.0 before 4.0.2 does not properly encode the current context. This may lead to XSS.. EPSS estimates a 3.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The {% debug %} template tag in Django 2.2 before 2.2.27, 3.2 before 3.2.12, and 4.0 before 4.0.2 does not properly encode the current context. This may lead to XSS.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Djangoproject | Django | >= 2.2, < 2.2.27 |
| Djangoproject | Django | >= 3.2, < 3.2.12 |
| Djangoproject | Django | >= 4.0, < 4.0.2 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/4.0/releases/security/Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220221-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5254Third Party Advisory
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2022/feb/01/security-releases/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/4.0/releases/security/Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220221-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5254Third Party Advisory
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2022/feb/01/security-releases/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22818?
The {% debug %} template tag in Django 2.2 before 2.2.27, 3.2 before 3.2.12, and 4.0 before 4.0.2 does not properly encode the current context. This may lead to XSS.
How severe is CVE-2022-22818?
CVE-2022-22818 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22818?
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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