CVE-2016-2048

Description

Django 1.9.x before 1.9.2, when ModelAdmin.save_as is set to True, allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and create ModelAdmin objects via the "Save as New" option when editing objects and leveraging the "change" permission.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2016/feb/01/releases-192-and-189/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82329 vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034894 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2048?
CVE-2016-2048 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-2048?
To fix CVE-2016-2048, 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-2016-2048 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-2048 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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