USN-3726-1: Django vulnerability

Published Aug 1, 2018
·
Updated

Andreas Hug discovered that Django contained an open redirect in CommonMiddleware. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to perform phishing attacks.

Affected Software

1 affected component
pypi/django

Event History

Feb 20, 2026
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·05:06 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:06 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Django vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Django vulnerability is USN-3726-1.

2

What is the description of the Django vulnerability?

The Django vulnerability is an open redirect in CommonMiddleware that could be exploited by a remote attacker to perform phishing attacks.

3

Which software is affected by this Django vulnerability?

The Django vulnerability affects Ubuntu versions 18.04 with python-django version 1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.1 and python3-django version 1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.1.

4

How can this Django vulnerability be exploited?

The Django vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker to perform phishing attacks using the open redirect in CommonMiddleware.

5

Where can I find more information about this Django vulnerability?

You can find more information about this Django vulnerability on the Ubuntu Security Notices website: [USN-3726-1](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3726-1) and the corresponding CVE-2018-14574.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203