QID 994929

Date Published: 2023-08-21

QID 994929: Python (Pip) Security Update for django (GHSA-625g-gx8c-xcmg)

The contrib.auth.middleware.RemoteUserMiddleware middleware in Django before 1.4.14, 1.5.x before 1.5.9, 1.6.x before 1.6.6, and 1.7 before release candidate 3, when using the contrib.auth.backends.RemoteUserBackend backend, allows remote authenticated users to hijack web sessions via vectors related to the REMOTE_USER header.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.6 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 6 severity.

Solution

Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-625g-gx8c-xcmg for updates and patch information.

Vendor References

GHSA-625g-gx8c-xcmg - github.com/advisories/GHSA-625g-gx8c-xcmg

CVEs related to QID 994929

CVE-2014-0482 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-625g-gx8c-xcmg	django		github.com/advisories/GHSA-625g-gx8c-xcmg

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