CVE-2014-0472: Code Injection
First published: Wed Apr 23 2014(Updated: )
The django.core.urlresolvers.reverse function in Django before 1.4.11, 1.5.x before 1.5.6, 1.6.x before 1.6.3, and 1.7.x before 1.7 beta 2 allows remote attackers to import and execute arbitrary Python modules by leveraging a view that constructs URLs using user input and a "dotted Python path."
Credit: security@debian.org security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/Django | >=1.6<1.6.3 | 1.6.3 |
| pip/Django | >=1.5<1.5.6 | 1.5.6 |
| pip/Django | <1.4.11 | 1.4.11 |
| djangoproject Django | <=1.4.10 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.4 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.4.1 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.4.2 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.4.3 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.4.4 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.4.5 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.4.6 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.4.7 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.4.8 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.4.9 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.6 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.6.1 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.6.2 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.7-alpha1 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.7-alpha2 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.7-beta1 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.5 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.5.1 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.5.2 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.5.3 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.5.4 | |
| djangoproject Django | =1.5.5 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =12.10 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =13.10 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =13.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00023.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0456.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0457.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61281
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2934
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2169-1
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2014/apr/21/security/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0472
- https://github.com/django/django/commit/2a5bcb69f42b84464b24b5c835dca6467b6aa7f1
- https://github.com/django/django/commit/4352a50871e239ebcdf64eee6f0b88e714015c1b
- https://github.com/django/django/commit/c1a8c420fe4b27fb2caf5e46d23b5712fc0ac535
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2014/apr/21/security
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-rvq6-mrpv-m6rm (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/django/PYSEC-2014-1.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0472?
CVE-2014-0472 has a medium-severity rating due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python modules.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0472?
To fix CVE-2014-0472, upgrade Django to versions 1.4.11, 1.5.6, 1.6.3, or any later version.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-0472?
CVE-2014-0472 affects Django versions prior to 1.4.11, 1.5.x before 1.5.6, 1.6.x before 1.6.3, and 1.7 beta 2.
What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2014-0472?
Not addressing CVE-2014-0472 may expose your applications to remote code execution vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to exploit your systems.
Is CVE-2014-0472 specific to certain operating systems?
CVE-2014-0472 is not limited to specific operating systems but is associated with vulnerable Django versions across platforms.
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