Arch Linux update for python-django
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-13254 CVE-2020-13596 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-295 CWE-79 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Arch Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Arch Linux |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper Certificate Validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU28954
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-13254
CWE-ID:
CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the system
The vulnerability exists when a memcached backend does not perform key validation. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information on the target system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package python-django to version 3.0.7-1.
Vulnerable software versionsArch Linux: All versions
External linkshttp://security.archlinux.org/advisory/ASA-202006-8
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
2) Cross-site scripting
EUVDB-ID: #VU28953
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-13596
CWE-ID:
CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in Query parameters generated by the Django admin "ForeignKeyRawIdWidget". A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
MitigationUpdate the affected package python-django to version 3.0.7-1.
Vulnerable software versionsArch Linux: All versions
External linkshttp://security.archlinux.org/advisory/ASA-202006-8
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.
