Vulnerability Description
Django 1.1.x before 1.1.4 and 1.2.x before 1.2.5 does not properly validate HTTP requests that contain an X-Requested-With header, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks via forged AJAX requests that leverage a "combination of browser plugins and redirects," a related issue to CVE-2011-0447.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Djangoproject | Django | 1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-February/054207.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-February/054208.h
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/09/6Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43230
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43297
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43382
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43426
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2163
- http://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2011/feb/08/security/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:031
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46296
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1066-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0372
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0388
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0429
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0696?
CVE-2011-0696 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Django 1.1.x before 1.1.4 and 1.2.x before 1.2.5 does not properly validate HTTP requests that contain an X-Requested-With header, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site requ...
How severe is CVE-2011-0696?
CVE-2011-0696 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0696?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Djangoproject Django.