Ubuntu update for python-django

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU58552

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44420

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can send specially crafted HTTP requests for URLs with trailing newlines and bypass an upstream access control based on URL paths.

Mitigation

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

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04 - 21.10

python3-django (Ubuntu package): before 2:2.2.24-1ubuntu1.1

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5178-1

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.