CVE-2015-3982 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

The session.flush function in the cached_db backend in Django 1.8.x before 1.8.2 does not properly flush the session, which allows remote attackers to hijack user sessions via an empty string in the session key.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Djangoproject	Django	1.8.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74960
https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2015/may/20/security-release/PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74960
https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2015/may/20/security-release/PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-3982?

CVE-2015-3982 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The session.flush function in the cached_db backend in Django 1.8.x before 1.8.2 does not properly flush the session, which allows remote attackers to hijack user sessions via an empty string in the s...

How severe is CVE-2015-3982?

CVE-2015-3982 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-2015-3982?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Djangoproject Django.