CVE-2021-3281 (Medium) detected in Django-1.9.7-py2.py3-none-any.whl - autoclosed

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CVE-2021-3281 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - Django-1.9.7-py2.py3-none-any.whl

A high-level Python Web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design.

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/e6/f9/154e1460c4a95c90ab28ead50314161ea2c4016f3561033b41f687f0a76d/Django-1.9.7-py2.py3-none-any.whl

Path to dependency file: libraryiotest/requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: libraryiotest/requirements.txt

Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **Django-1.9.7-py2.py3-none-any.whl** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 019e7b71dc61528ba05edf0a3812354003ea14f7

Vulnerability Details

In Django 2.2 before 2.2.18, 3.0 before 3.0.12, and 3.1 before 3.1.6, the django.utils.archive.extract method (used by "startapp --template" and "startproject --template") allows directory traversal via an archive with absolute paths or relative paths with dot segments.

Publish Date: 2021-02-02

URL: CVE-2021-3281

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.3)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: Low - Availability Impact: None

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2021/feb/01/security-releases/

Release Date: 2021-02-02

Fix Resolution: Django - 2.2.18, 3.0.12, 3.1.6

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by WhiteSource because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the WhiteSource inventory.