CVE-2016-2512: XSS
First published: Fri Apr 08 2016(Updated: )
The `utils.http.is_safe_url function` in Django before 1.8.10 and 1.9.x before 1.9.3 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks or possibly conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a URL containing basic authentication, as demonstrated by `http://mysite.example.com\@attacker.com`.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Djangoproject Django | =1.8.9 | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.9 | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.9.1 | |
| Djangoproject Django | =1.9.2 | |
| pip/Django | >=1.9a1<1.9.3 | 1.9.3 |
| pip/django | <1.8.10 | 1.8.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0502.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0504.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0505.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0506.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3544
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83879
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035152
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2915-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2915-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2915-3
- https://github.com/django/django/commit/c5544d289233f501917e25970c03ed444abbd4f0
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2016/mar/01/security-releases/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-2512
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210123090815/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83879
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210413200202/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035152
- https://github.com/django/django/commit/382ab137312961ad62feb8109d70a5a581fe8350
- https://github.com/django/django/commit/fc6d147a63f89795dbcdecb0559256470fff4380
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2016/mar/01/security-releases
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-pw27-w7w4-9qc7 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/django/PYSEC-2016-15.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2512?
CVE-2016-2512 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for facilitating phishing attacks and cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2512?
You can fix CVE-2016-2512 by upgrading Django to versions 1.8.10 or 1.9.3 and above.
Which versions of Django are affected by CVE-2016-2512?
Django versions 1.8.9 and 1.9.0 to 1.9.2 are affected by CVE-2016-2512.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2016-2512 allow?
CVE-2016-2512 can allow remote attackers to redirect users, which can lead to phishing or potentially cross-site scripting attacks.
Is CVE-2016-2512 still a concern for users of Django?
Yes, users of affected Django versions should be concerned until they apply the necessary updates to mitigate CVE-2016-2512.
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