GHSA-57h7-r3q3-w57j: Djangorestframework Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-57h7-r3q3-w57j is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Djangorestframework libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.9.1.

GHSA-57h7-r3q3-w57j at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-57h7-r3q3-w57j
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Djangorestframework
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-57h7-r3q3-w57j

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Djangorestframework dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

djangorestframework fixed: 3.9.1 
pip install djangorestframework>=3.9.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show djangorestframework

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by GHSA-57h7-r3q3-w57j, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show djangorestframework

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Djangorestframework in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.9.1), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show djangorestframework command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Djangorestframework, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Django-Rest-Framework, before 3.9.1, has a XSS vulnerability caused by disabled autoescaping in the default DRF Browsable API view templates.

GHSA-57h7-r3q3-w57j Affected Djangorestframework Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.9.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
djangorestframework
pypi/djangorestframework
PyPI
< 3.9.1
3.9.1

References

Djangorestframework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/pull/6330
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/commit/343ce4a03cad02631752a5e9bde26218fd647c14
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/commit/75a489150ae24c2f3c794104a8e98fa43e2c9ce9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-57h7-r3q3-w57j?
GHSA-57h7-r3q3-w57j is a security vulnerability in Djangorestframework involving Cross-Site Scripting under General Security Weakness.
Which Djangorestframework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.9.1 across affected packages: djangorestframework.
What version fixes GHSA-57h7-r3q3-w57j?
Upgrading to 3.9.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is djangorestframework affected?
Yes, djangorestframework is affected in releases prior to 3.9.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.9.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-57h7-r3q3-w57j?
GHSA-57h7-r3q3-w57j is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check PyPI dependencies for GHSA-57h7-r3q3-w57j?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show djangorestframework'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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