CVE-2010-3082: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Django
Summary
CVE-2010-3082: Cross-site scripting in django. Affects django versions >= 1.2, < 1.2.2. Fixed in 1.2.2. How to fix ↓
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- python-django · Debian:11
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Background
Django is a popular Python web framework used for building web applications. It provides a high-level, efficient, and secure way to handle web development tasks. The vulnerability in question affects Django versions 1.2.x before 1.2.2. Django utilizes a csrfmiddlewaretoken (csrf_token) cookie for cross-site request forgery protection. However, due to a flaw, remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the application.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue, allows attackers to inject malicious code into web pages viewed by users. By manipulating the csrfmiddlewaretoken cookie, an attacker can execute arbitrary scripts or HTML code within the context of the vulnerable application. This can lead to various security risks, including session hijacking, data theft, and unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 6.1.2 as of 22 Oct 2026
pip install --upgrade "django==6.1.2"Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
1.2.2
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
If upgrading Django is not immediately feasible, a temporary workaround is to manually sanitize and validate the input received from the csrfmiddlewaretoken cookie. This can be done by implementing custom code to sanitize the cookie value and ensure it does not contain any malicious scripts or HTML. Here's an example of how to sanitize the cookie value in Python:
import re
def sanitize_cookie_value(cookie_value):
sanitized_value = re.sub(r'<[^>]+>', '', cookie_value)
return sanitized_value
Conclusion
The Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Django versions 1.2.x before 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a csrfmiddlewaretoken cookie. This can lead to serious security risks, including session hijacking and data theft. It is highly recommended to upgrade Django to version 1.2.2 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts or HTML into web pages, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, and unauthorized actions on behalf of users.
Django versions 1.2.x before 1.2.2 are affected by this vulnerability.
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Yes, the Django development team has released a patch in version 1.2.2. It is recommended to upgrade to this version or later to fix the vulnerability.
While specific exploits for this vulnerability may exist, they have not been disclosed in the provided information. However, it is crucial to address this vulnerability promptly to prevent potential exploitation.
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