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Python Library Django 5.2.x < 5.2.17 / 6.0.x < 6.0.8 Multiple Vulnerabilities
high Nessus Plugin ID 333309
Synopsis
A Python library installed on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The detected version of the Django Python package is 5.2.x prior to 5.2.17 or 6.0.x prior to 6.0.8. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities, including:- GeoDjango spatial lookups pass untrusted input to the GDALRaster constructor, allowing an attacker to write arbitrary files via a file-backed GDAL driver or trigger outbound network requests via GDAL virtual filesystem handlers, potentially resulting in remote code execution. (CVE-2026-15307)
- django.contrib.admin.utils.display_for_field() renders URLField values as clickable links without validating the URL scheme, allowing cross-site scripting against staff users who click a link with an unsafe scheme stored in the database. (CVE-2026-15920)
- django.utils.translation.check_for_language() retains many distinct, very long language codes as keys in an in-memory cache, allowing a potential denial-of-service attack that consumes process memory. (CVE-2026-15337)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to Django version 5.2.17, 6.0.8 or later.See Also
https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2026/aug/04/security-releases/
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 333309
File Name: python_django_6_0_8.nasl
Version: 1.1
Type: Local
Agent: windows, macosx, unix
Family: Misc.
Published: 8/7/2026
Updated: 8/7/2026
Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.9
Percentile: 96.82
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2026-15307
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.8
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.7
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:djangoproject:django
Patch Publication Date: 8/4/2026
Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/4/2026
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2026-15307, CVE-2026-15337, CVE-2026-15830, CVE-2026-15920