Improper Certificate Validation in py3-django (Alpine package)



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-13254
CWE-ID CWE-295
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 py3-django (Alpine package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Certificate Validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU28954

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-13254

CWE-ID: CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The 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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

py3-django (Alpine package): 1.11.29-r0 - 3.1.4-r0

py3-django (Alpine package):

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=99208f01e803e97143b9109999a5fbef2cb1c742


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.



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