Vulnerability Description
The Admin media handler in core/servers/basehttp.py in Django 1.0 and 0.96 does not properly map URL requests to expected "static media files," which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Django Project | Django | 0.96 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=539134
- http://code.djangoproject.com/changeset/11353
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36137
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36153
- http://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2009/jul/28/security/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/07/29/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35859
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00055.htm
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00069.htm
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=539134
- http://code.djangoproject.com/changeset/11353
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36137
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36153
- http://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2009/jul/28/security/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/07/29/2
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2659?
CVE-2009-2659 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The Admin media handler in core/servers/basehttp.py in Django 1.0 and 0.96 does not properly map URL requests to expected "static media files," which allows remote attackers to conduct directory trave...
How severe is CVE-2009-2659?
CVE-2009-2659 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2659?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Django Project Django.