Input validation error in django-cors-headers app for Django
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | N/A |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
django-cors-headers Server applications / Other server solutions |
| Vendor | Adam Johnson |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU26645
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to allow insecure schemas.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation when middleware allows requests between schemes provided by a "CORS_ORIGIN_WHITELIST". A remote attacker can allow insecure schemas such as http.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsdjango-cors-headers: 0.01 - 2.5.3
External linkshttp://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PYTHON-DJANGOCORSHEADERS-564347
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
