CVE-2013-6044: XSS
First published: Fri Oct 04 2013(Updated: )
The is_safe_url function in utils/http.py in Django 1.4.x before 1.4.6, 1.5.x before 1.5.2, and 1.6 before beta 2 treats a URL's scheme as safe even if it is not HTTP or HTTPS, which might introduce cross-site scripting (XSS) or other vulnerabilities into Django applications that use this function, as demonstrated by "the login view in django.contrib.auth.views" and the javascript: scheme.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/Django | >=1.5<1.5.2 | 1.5.2 |
| pip/Django | >=1.4<1.4.6 | 1.4.6 |
| Django | =1.4 | |
| Django | =1.4.1 | |
| Django | =1.4.2 | |
| Django | =1.4.4 | |
| Django | =1.4.5 | |
| Django | =1.5 | |
| Django | =1.5.1 | |
| Django | =1.6-beta1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-6044
- https://github.com/django/django/commit/1a274ccd6bc1afbdac80344c9b6e5810c1162b5f
- https://github.com/django/django/commit/ae3535169af804352517b7fea94a42a1c9c4b762
- https://github.com/django/django/commit/ec67af0bd609c412b76eaa4cc89968a2a8e5ad6a
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/86437
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2013/aug/13/security-releases-issued
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-10/msg00015.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1521.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/369
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q3/411
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54476
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2740
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61777
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1028915
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-9cwg-mhxf-hh59 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/django/PYSEC-2013-21.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-6044?
CVE-2013-6044 has a high severity rating because it can allow cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in affected Django applications.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6044?
To fix CVE-2013-6044, upgrade to Django versions 1.4.6, 1.5.2, or higher.
Which versions of Django are affected by CVE-2013-6044?
CVE-2013-6044 affects Django versions 1.4.x before 1.4.6, 1.5.x before 1.5.2, and 1.6 beta 1.
What types of vulnerabilities can CVE-2013-6044 introduce?
CVE-2013-6044 can introduce cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities and potentially other security issues in Django applications.
Is there a temporary workaround for CVE-2013-6044?
There is no documented temporary workaround for CVE-2013-6044; the recommended action is to upgrade to a patched version.
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