Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in 6.0 before 6.0.2, 5.2 before 5.2.11, and 4.2 before 4.2.28. The `django.contrib.auth.handlers.modwsgi.check_password()` function for authentication via `mod_wsgi` allows remote attackers to enumerate users via a timing attack. Earlier, unsupported Django series (such as 5.0.x, 4.1.x, and 3.2.x) were not evaluated and may also be affected. Django would like to thank Stackered for reporting this issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Djangoproject | Django | >= 4.2, < 4.2.28 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/releases/security/Vendor AdvisoryPatch
- https://groups.google.com/g/django-announceRelease Notes
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2026/feb/03/security-releases/PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-13473?
CVE-2025-13473 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in 6.0 before 6.0.2, 5.2 before 5.2.11, and 4.2 before 4.2.28. The `django.contrib.auth.handlers.modwsgi.check_password()` function for authentication via `mod_wsgi` allows rem...
How severe is CVE-2025-13473?
CVE-2025-13473 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-13473?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Djangoproject Django.