CVE-2024-21520
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.13%
Last modified
CVE-2024-21520 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Versions of the package djangorestframework before 3.15.2 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via the break_long_headers template filter due to improper input sanitization before splitting and joining with <br> tags.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Versions of the package djangorestframework before 3.15.2 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via the break_long_headers template filter due to improper input sanitization before splitting and joining with <br> tags.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-21520?
Versions of the package djangorestframework before 3.15.2 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via the break_long_headers template filter due to improper input sanitization before splitting and joining with <br> tags.
How severe is CVE-2024-21520?
CVE-2024-21520 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21520?
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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