Information disclosure in py-django (Alpine package)

Published: 2016-11-21

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	1
CVE-ID	CVE-2016-9013
CWE-ID	CWE-259
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	py-django (Alpine package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
Vendor	Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU1130

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-9013

CWE-ID: CWE-259 - Use of Hard-coded Password

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use of hardcoded password that allows a remote attacker to connect to the database server.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in disclosure of potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

py-django (Alpine package): 1.8.15-r0

CPE2.3

cpe:2.3:o:alpine:py-django_alpine_package:1.8.15-r0:*:*:*:*:alpine_linux:*:

External links

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.