Vulnerability Description
django-s3file is a lightweight file upload input for Django and Amazon S3. Prior to 7.0.2, S3FileMiddleware is vulnerable to relative path traversal attacks, where an attacker can use a modified request to escape pre-signed upload locations and have the Django application load files from random locations into request.FILES. Depending on how files are handled, this may lead to confidentiality and integrity issues. This vulnerability is fixed in 7.0.2.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
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FAQ
What is CVE-2026-42196?
CVE-2026-42196 is a documented vulnerability. django-s3file is a lightweight file upload input for Django and Amazon S3. Prior to 7.0.2, S3FileMiddleware is vulnerable to relative path traversal attacks, where an attacker can use a modified reque...
How severe is CVE-2026-42196?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-42196. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-42196?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.