How severe is CVE-2007-5712?

CVE-2007-5712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2007-5712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5712?

CVE-2007-5712 primarily affects Django Project Django. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5712?

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

When was CVE-2007-5712 published?

CVE-2007-5712 was published on 2007-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5712

CVE-2007-5712 is a low-severity vulnerability in Django Project Django with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Django Project Django
Published: 2007-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The internationalization (i18n) framework in Django 0.91, 0.95, 0.95.1, and 0.96, and as used in other products such as PyLucid, when the USE_I18N option and the i18n component are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via many HTTP requests with large Accept-Language headers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5712?: The internationalization (i18n) framework in Django 0.91, 0.95, 0.95.1, and 0.96, and as used in other products such as PyLucid, when the USE_I18N option and the i18n component are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via many HTTP requests with large Accept-Language headers.
How severe is CVE-2007-5712?: CVE-2007-5712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-5712 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5712?: CVE-2007-5712 primarily affects Django Project Django. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5712?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5712 published?: CVE-2007-5712 was published on 2007-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:django_project:django:0.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:django_project:django:0.95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:django_project:django:0.95.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:django_project:django:0.96:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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