Vulnerability identifier: #VU89132

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-32879

CWE-ID: CWE-178

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Python Social Auth - Django
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Python Social Auth

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to default case-insensitive collation in MySQL or MariaDB databases. A remote user can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Python Social Auth - Django: 0.0.1 - 5.4.0

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External links
http://github.com/python-social-auth/social-app-django/security/advisories/GHSA-2gr8-3wc7-xhj3
http://github.com/python-social-auth/social-app-django/pull/566
http://github.com/python-social-auth/social-app-django/commit/31c3e0c7edb187004d8abbde7e9c4f7ef9098138

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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.