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CVE-2012-4520

The django.http.HttpRequest.get_host function in Django 1.3.x before 1.3.4 and 1...

Medium CVSS 6.4

Overview

The django.http.HttpRequest.get_host function in Django 1.3.x before 1.3.4 and 1.4.x before 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to generate and display arbitrary URLs via crafted username and password Host header values.

CWE: CWE-20 Published: 2012-11-18T23:55:01.040
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 6.4 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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