CVE-2019-3498: Input Validation
First published: Wed Jan 09 2019(Updated: )
In Django 1.11.x before 1.11.18, 2.0.x before 2.0.10, and 2.1.x before 2.1.5, an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component issue exists in `django.views.defaults.page_not_found()`, leading to content spoofing (in a 404 error page) if a user fails to recognize that a crafted URL has malicious content.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/django | >=2.1.0<2.1.5 | 2.1.5 |
| pip/django | >=2.0.0<2.0.10 | 2.0.10 |
| pip/django | <1.11.18 | 1.11.18 |
| Djangoproject Django | >=1.11<1.11.18 | |
| Djangoproject Django | >=2.0<2.0.10 | |
| Djangoproject Django | >=2.1<2.1.5 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.10 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =28 | |
| pip/Django | >=2.1a1<2.1.5 | 2.1.5 |
| pip/Django | >=2.0a1<2.0.10 | 2.0.10 |
| pip/Django | >=1.11a1<1.11.18 | 1.11.18 |
| debian/python-django | 2:2.2.28-1~deb11u2 3:3.2.19-1+deb12u1 3:4.2.16-1 3:4.2.17-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-3498
- https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/releases/security/
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-337x-4q8g-prc5 (Advisory)
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/django-announce/VYU7xQQTEPQ
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00005.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HVXDOVCXLD74SHR2BENGCE2OOYYYWJHZ/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3851-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4363
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2019/jan/04/security-releases/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200227094237/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106453
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106453
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/django-announce/VYU7xQQTEPQ
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-3498
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HVXDOVCXLD74SHR2BENGCE2OOYYYWJHZ/
- https://github.com/django/django/commit/1cd00fcf52d089ef0fe03beabd05d59df8ea052a
- https://github.com/django/django/commit/64d2396e83aedba3fcc84ca40f23fbd22f0b9b5b
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-3498
- https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/releases/security
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/django/PYSEC-2019-17.yaml
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HVXDOVCXLD74SHR2BENGCE2OOYYYWJHZ
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3851-1
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2019/jan/04/security-releases
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-3498
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-3498
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-3498?
CVE-2019-3498 is a vulnerability in Django versions 1.11.x before 1.11.18, 2.0.x before 2.0.10, and 2.1.x before 2.1.5 that allows for content spoofing in a 404 error page.
How severe is CVE-2019-3498?
CVE-2019-3498 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).
Which versions of Django are affected by CVE-2019-3498?
Django versions 1.11.x before 1.11.18, 2.0.x before 2.0.10, and 2.1.x before 2.1.5 are affected.
How can I fix CVE-2019-3498?
To fix CVE-2019-3498, update Django to version 2.1.5 (for 2.1.x), 2.0.10 (for 2.0.x), or 1.11.18 (for 1.11.x).
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-3498?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-3498 at the following sources: [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-3498), [Django releases](https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/releases/security/), and [GitHub advisory](https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-337x-4q8g-prc5).
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