CVE-2016-7401: CSRF
Published Oct 3, 2016
·Updated
The cookie parsing code in Django before 1.8.15 and 1.9.x before 1.9.10, when used on a site with Google Analytics, allows remote attackers to bypass an intended CSRF protection mechanism by setting arbitrary cookies.
Affected Software
17 affected componentsFixes available
pip/django>=1.9<1.9.10
1.9.10
pip/django<1.8.15
1.8.15
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
djangoproject Django<=1.8.14
djangoproject Django=1.9.0
djangoproject Django=1.9.1
djangoproject Django=1.9.2
djangoproject Django=1.9.3
djangoproject Django=1.9.4
djangoproject Django=1.9.5
djangoproject Django=1.9.6
djangoproject Django=1.9.7
djangoproject Django=1.9.8
djangoproject Django=1.9.9
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Remediation
Event History
Oct 3, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:55 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7401?
CVE-2016-7401 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to bypass CSRF protections.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7401?
To fix CVE-2016-7401, update your Django installation to version 1.9.10 or 1.8.15.
3
What versions of Django are affected by CVE-2016-7401?
CVE-2016-7401 affects Django versions prior to 1.8.15 and 1.9.x before 1.9.10.
4
Can CVE-2016-7401 impact my web application's security?
Yes, CVE-2016-7401 can significantly impact your web application's security by allowing remote attackers to bypass CSRF protections.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-7401?
The recommended course of action for CVE-2016-7401 is to upgrade Django to the fixed versions rather than using a workaround.