CVE-2015-2241: XSS
First published: Thu Mar 12 2015(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the contents function in `admin/helpers.py` in Django before 1.7.6 and 1.8 before 1.8b2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a model attribute in `ModelAdmin.readonly_fields`, as demonstrated by an `@property`.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/django | <1.7.6 | 1.7.6 |
| pip/django | >=1.8a1<1.8b2 | 1.8b2 |
| Django | <=1.7.5 | |
| Django | =1.8-beta1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-2241
- https://code.djangoproject.com/ticket/24461
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2015/mar/09/security-releases/
- https://github.com/django/django/commit/2654e1b93923bac55f12b4e66c5e39b16695ace5
- https://github.com/django/django/commit/82c9169077a066995e3b00aac551bf1c8a89d98a
- https://web.archive.org/web/20150523054951/http://www.mandriva.com/en/support/security/advisories/advisory/MDVSA-2015:109/?name=MDVSA-2015:109
- https://web.archive.org/web/20171112005349/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73095
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-6565-fg86-6jcx (Advisory)
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:109
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73095
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/django/PYSEC-2015-8.yaml
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2015/mar/09/security-releases
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2241?
CVE-2015-2241 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2241?
To fix CVE-2015-2241, upgrade Django to version 1.7.6 or 1.8b2 or later.
What types of applications are affected by CVE-2015-2241?
CVE-2015-2241 affects Django applications that utilize the ModelAdmin.readonly_fields feature.
Can CVE-2015-2241 allow attackers to execute scripts?
Yes, CVE-2015-2241 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into affected applications.
Which versions of Django are vulnerable to CVE-2015-2241?
Versions of Django prior to 1.7.6 and 1.8 before 1.8b2 are vulnerable to CVE-2015-2241.
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