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CVE-2015-8213: Infoleak

First published: Mon Dec 07 2015(Updated: )

The get_format function in `utils/formats.py` in Django before 1.7.x before 1.7.11, 1.8.x before 1.8.7, and 1.9.x before 1.9rc2 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive application secrets via a settings key in place of a date/time format setting, as demonstrated by `SECRET_KEY`.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Djangoproject Django<=1.7.10
Djangoproject Django=1.8.0
Djangoproject Django=1.8.1
Djangoproject Django=1.8.2
Djangoproject Django=1.8.3
Djangoproject Django=1.8.4
Djangoproject Django=1.8.5
Djangoproject Django=1.8.6
Djangoproject Django=1.9.0-rc1
pip/Django>=1.8a1<1.8.7
1.8.7
pip/django>=1.9a1<1.9rc2
1.9rc2
pip/django>=1.7<1.7.11
1.7.11

Remedy

https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2015/nov/24/security-releases-issued/

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-8213?

    CVE-2015-8213 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive application secrets.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-8213?

    To fix CVE-2015-8213, upgrade to Django versions 1.7.11, 1.8.7, or 1.9rc2 respectively.

  • What versions of Django are affected by CVE-2015-8213?

    CVE-2015-8213 affects Django versions up to and including 1.7.10, all versions 1.8.0 to 1.8.6, and 1.9.0-rc1.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2015-8213?

    CVE-2015-8213 can be exploited by remote attackers who can potentially retrieve sensitive application settings.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-8213?

    More information regarding CVE-2015-8213 can be found in security advisories and update notifications from Django.

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