Vulnerability Description
In Django 1.11.x before 1.11.18, 2.0.x before 2.0.10, and 2.1.x before 2.1.5, an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component issue exists in django.views.defaults.page_not_found(), leading to content spoofing (in a 404 error page) if a user fails to recognize that a crafted URL has malicious content.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Djangoproject | Django | >= 1.11, < 1.11.18 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 28 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106453Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/releases/security/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/django-announce/VYU7xQQTEPQ
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00005.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3851-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4363Third Party Advisory
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2019/jan/04/security-releases/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106453Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/releases/security/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/django-announce/VYU7xQQTEPQ
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00005.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3851-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4363Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-3498?
CVE-2019-3498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In Django 1.11.x before 1.11.18, 2.0.x before 2.0.10, and 2.1.x before 2.1.5, an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component issue exists in django.views.defau...
How severe is CVE-2019-3498?
CVE-2019-3498 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-3498?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Djangoproject Django, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora.