Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Django 5.1 before 5.1.4, 5.0 before 5.0.10, and 4.2 before 4.2.17. The strip_tags() method and striptags template filter are subject to a potential denial-of-service attack via certain inputs containing large sequences of nested incomplete HTML entities.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Djangoproject | Django | >= 4.2, < 4.2.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/releases/security/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/g/django-announceRelease Notes
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/12/04/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/12/msg00028.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-53907?
CVE-2024-53907 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Django 5.1 before 5.1.4, 5.0 before 5.0.10, and 4.2 before 4.2.17. The strip_tags() method and striptags template filter are subject to a potential denial-of-service attack ...
How severe is CVE-2024-53907?
CVE-2024-53907 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-53907?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Djangoproject Django.