Ubuntu update for python-django
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-28658 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-22 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system python3-django (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component python-django (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Path traversal
EUVDB-ID: #VU51936
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28658
CWE-ID:
CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in MultiPartParser. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted files with suitably crafted file names and read arbitrary files on the system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package python-django to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 16.04 - 20.10
python3-django (Ubuntu package): before 2:2.2.16-1ubuntu0.3
python-django (Ubuntu package): before 1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.12
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4902-1
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.
