USN-3851-1: Django vulnerability

Published Jan 9, 2019
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Updated

It was discovered that Django incorrectly handled the default 404 page. A remote attacker could use this issue to spoof content using a malicious URL.

Affected Software

1 affected component
pypi/django

Event History

Feb 23, 2026
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·03:53 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:53 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is USN-3851-1?

USN-3851-1 is the vulnerability identifier for the Django vulnerability.

2

How does Django vulnerability affect my system?

The Django vulnerability allows remote attackers to spoof content using a malicious URL.

3

Which versions of Django are affected by the vulnerability?

The vulnerability affects Django versions 1.11.15-1ubuntu1.1, 1.11.11-1ubuntu1.2, 1.8.7-1ubuntu5.7, and 1.6.11-0ubuntu1.3.

4

How do I fix the Django vulnerability?

To fix the Django vulnerability, update the python-django or python3-django package to versions 1:1.11.15-1ubuntu1.1 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about the Django vulnerability?

You can find more information about the Django vulnerability at the following references: [https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-3498](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-3498), [https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-django/1:1.11.15-1ubuntu1.1](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-django/1:1.11.15-1ubuntu1.1), [https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-django/1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.2](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-django/1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.2)

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