Ubuntu update for python-django



Published: 2021-06-07
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-33203
CWE-ID CWE-22
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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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: #VU53741

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-33203

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the "admindocs" view. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package python-django to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 16.04

python3-django (Ubuntu package): before 1.8.71u buntu5.15+esm3

python-django (Ubuntu package): before 1.8.71u buntu5.15+esm3

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4975-2


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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