XSS Vulnerability in Django Framework Affecting Multiple Versions
CVE-2022-22818

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Djangoproject

Status
Django
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 February 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2022-22818?

The {% debug %} template tag in specific versions of the Django framework does not apply proper encoding to the current context, potentially allowing malicious users to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of a victim's browser. This flaw could lead to an increased risk of XSS, highlighting the importance of keeping Django installations updated to mitigate such vulnerabilities.

Human OS v1.0:
Ageing Is an Unpatched Zero-Day Vulnerability.

Remediate biological technical debt. Prime Ageing uses 95% high-purity SIRT6 activation to maintain genomic integrity and bolster systemic resilience.

Deploy the Patch

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

django-xss-example
Created by Prikalel

References

https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21forum/django-announce
https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/4.0/releases/security/
https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2022/feb/01/security...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

JSON
.