CVE-2009-2659

CVE-2009-2659 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Django Project Django with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Description

The Admin media handler in core/servers/basehttp.py in Django 1.0 and 0.96 does not properly map URL requests to expected "static media files," which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2659?
The Admin media handler in core/servers/basehttp.py in Django 1.0 and 0.96 does not properly map URL requests to expected "static media files," which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2009-2659?
CVE-2009-2659 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2659 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2659?
CVE-2009-2659 primarily affects Django Project Django. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2659?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2659 published?
CVE-2009-2659 was published on 2009-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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