Django: Multiple vulnerabilities — GLSA 202004-17

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Django, the worst of which could result in privilege escalation.

Affected packages

dev-python/django on all architectures
Affected versions < 2.2.11
Unaffected versions >= 2.2.11

Background

Django is a Python-based web framework.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Django. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

A remote attacker, by sending specially crafted input, could possibly cause a Denial of Service condition, or alter the database.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Django users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-python/django-2.2.11"
 

References

Release date
April 30, 2020

Latest revision
April 30, 2020: 1

Severity
normal

Exploitable
remote

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