CVE-2007-0404

Description

bin/compile-messages.py in Django 0.95 does not quote argument strings before invoking the msgfmt program through the os.system function, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a (1) .po or (2) .mo file.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.55%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31627	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/23826	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://code.djangoproject.com/changeset/3592
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22134	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0404?: CVE-2007-0404 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-0404?: To fix CVE-2007-0404, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-0404 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-0404 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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