CVE-2011-0698: Path Traversal

Published Feb 14, 2011
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in Django 1.1.x before 1.1.4 and 1.2.x before 1.2.5 on Windows might allow remote attackers to read or execute files via a / (slash) character in a key in a session cookie, related to session replays.

Affected Software

23 affected componentsFixes available
pip/Django>=1.2<1.2.5
1.2.5
pip/Django>=1.1<1.1.4
1.1.4
All of the following
Any of the following
djangoproject Django=1.1
djangoproject Django=1.1.0
djangoproject Django=1.1.2
djangoproject Django=1.1.3
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
djangoproject Django=1.2
djangoproject Django=1.2.1
djangoproject Django=1.2.2
djangoproject Django=1.2.3
djangoproject Django=1.2.4
Microsoft Windows
djangoproject Django=1.1
djangoproject Django=1.1.0
djangoproject Django=1.1.2
djangoproject Django=1.1.3
Microsoft Windows
djangoproject Django=1.2
djangoproject Django=1.2.1
djangoproject Django=1.2.2
djangoproject Django=1.2.3
djangoproject Django=1.2.4

Event History

Feb 14, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
09:00 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 23, 2018
Advisory Published
via GitHub·07:52 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0698?

CVE-2011-0698 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-0698?

To fix CVE-2011-0698, upgrade to Django version 1.1.4 or 1.2.5 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2011-0698?

CVE-2011-0698 affects Django versions 1.1.x before 1.1.4 and 1.2.x before 1.2.5 on Windows.

4

Can I be attacked through CVE-2011-0698 if I am using Django 1.2.5?

No, if you are using Django 1.2.5 or later, you are not vulnerable to CVE-2011-0698.

5

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2011-0698?

CVE-2011-0698 could allow remote attackers to read or execute files by exploiting a directory traversal vulnerability.

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