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.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Django | Django_project | 0.95 (including) | 0.95 (including) |
| Python-django | Ubuntu | upstream | * |
References
- http://code.djangoproject.com/changeset/3592
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23826
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22134
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31627
- http://code.djangoproject.com/changeset/3592
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23826
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22134
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31627