Ubuntu update for python-django

1) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU75707

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-31047

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application does not perform validation of files when using one form field for uploading multiple files. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation

Update the affected package python-django to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 16.04

python-django-doc (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

python-django (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

python3-django (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:14.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:16.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:canonical:python-django-doc_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:canonical:python-django_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:canonical:python3-django_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*

External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6054-2

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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