Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity in Python Social Auth - Django - CVE-2024-32879

 

Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity in Python Social Auth - Django - CVE-2024-32879

Published: May 3, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU89132
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-32879
CWE-ID: CWE-178
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Python Social Auth
Affected software:
Python Social Auth - Django

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to default case-insensitive collation in MySQL or MariaDB databases. A remote user can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-32879

Install updates from vendor's website.

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