CVE-2024-39329: Django CVE-2024-38875, CVE-2024-39329, CVE-2024-39330, and CVE-2024-39614

Published Jul 5, 2024
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Django 5.0 before 5.0.7 and 4.2 before 4.2.14. The django.contrib.auth.backends.ModelBackend.authenticate() method allows remote attackers to enumerate users via a timing attack involving login requests for users with an unusable password.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in Django 5.0 before 5.0.7 and 4.2 before 4.2.14. The django.contrib.auth.backends.ModelBackend.authenticate() method allows remote attackers to enumerate users via a timing attack involving login requests for users with an unusable password.

NVD

Django could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a flaw in the contrib.auth.backends.ModelBackend.authenticate() method. By utilize timing attack techniques, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to enumerate users information, and use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.

IBM

The django.contrib.auth.backends.ModelBackend.authenticate() method allows remote attackers to enumerate users via a timing attack involving login requests for users with unusable passwords.

Affected versions =================

Django main development branch Django 5.1 Django 5.0 Django 4.2

Red Hat

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
pip/Django>=4.2<4.2.14
4.2.14
pip/Django>=5.0<5.0.7
5.0.7
debian/python-django<=2:2.2.28-1~deb11u2, <=3:3.2.19-1+deb12u1
3:4.2.16-1
IBM Storage Defender - Resiliency Service<=2.0.0 - 2.0.9
djangoproject Django>=4.2<4.2.14
djangoproject Django>=5.0<5.0.7

Event History

Jul 5, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:58 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
Affected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:33 AM
Sep 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:46 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 18, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39329?

CVE-2024-39329 is classified as a security vulnerability that allows remote attackers to enumerate users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-39329?

To fix CVE-2024-39329, upgrade Django to version 5.0.7 or 4.2.14.

3

Which Django versions are affected by CVE-2024-39329?

CVE-2024-39329 affects Django versions 5.0 up to 5.0.6 and 4.2 up to 4.2.13.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2024-39329 involve?

CVE-2024-39329 involves a timing attack that can be used to enumerate users based on login attempts.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-39329?

There are no specific workarounds documented for CVE-2024-39329 other than upgrading to a secure version.

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