How severe is CVE-2007-0405?

CVE-2007-0405 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-0405 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0405?

CVE-2007-0405 affects Django Project Django. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0405?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-0405 published?

CVE-2007-0405 was published on 2007-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0405

CVE-2007-0405 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Django Project Django with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Django Project Django
Published: 2007-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The LazyUser class in the AuthenticationMiddleware for Django 0.95 does not properly cache the user name across requests, which allows remote authenticated users to gain the privileges of a different user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0405?: The LazyUser class in the AuthenticationMiddleware for Django 0.95 does not properly cache the user name across requests, which allows remote authenticated users to gain the privileges of a different user.
How severe is CVE-2007-0405?: CVE-2007-0405 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-0405 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0405?: CVE-2007-0405 affects Django Project Django. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0405?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0405 published?: CVE-2007-0405 was published on 2007-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:django_project:django:0.95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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