REDHAT-BUG-2294457: XSS

Published Jun 27, 2024
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Updated

Versions of the package djangorestframework before 3.15.2 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via the breaklongheaders template filter due to improper input sanitization before splitting and joining with <br> tags.

https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/commit/3b41f0124194430da957b119712978fa2266b642 https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/pull/9435 https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PYTHON-DJANGORESTFRAMEWORK-7252137

Affected Software

1 affected component
Encode Django Rest Framework<3.15.2

Event History

Jun 27, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2294457?

REDHAT-BUG-2294457 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2294457?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2294457, upgrade the Django REST Framework to version 3.15.2 or later.

3

What versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2294457?

Versions of the Django REST Framework prior to 3.15.2 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2294457.

4

What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2294457?

REDHAT-BUG-2294457 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by improper input sanitization.

5

Is user data at risk with REDHAT-BUG-2294457?

Yes, user data may be at risk due to potential XSS attacks that can exploit REDHAT-BUG-2294457.

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