How severe is CVE-2011-4104?

CVE-2011-4104 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-4104 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4104?

CVE-2011-4104 affects Djangoproject Tastypie. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4104?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-4104 published?

CVE-2011-4104 was published on 2014-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4104

CVE-2011-4104 is a high-severity vulnerability in Djangoproject Tastypie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Djangoproject Tastypie
Published: 2014-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The from_yaml method in serializers.py in Django Tastypie before 0.9.10 does not properly deserialize YAML data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via vectors related to the yaml.load method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4104?: The from_yaml method in serializers.py in Django Tastypie before 0.9.10 does not properly deserialize YAML data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via vectors related to the yaml.load method.
How severe is CVE-2011-4104?: CVE-2011-4104 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-4104 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4104?: CVE-2011-4104 affects Djangoproject Tastypie. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4104?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-4104 published?: CVE-2011-4104 was published on 2014-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:djangoproject:tastypie:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Other CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-48316 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could…
CVE-2026-48281 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could…
CVE-2026-48277 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): ColdFusion versions 2025.9, 2023.20 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could…
CVE-2026-48055 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Streambert is a cross-platform Electron Desktop App to stream and download any video media. In versions 2.4.0 and…
CVE-2026-34910 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A malicious actor with access to the network could exploit an Improper Input Validation vulnerability found in UniFi OS…
CVE-2026-33587 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Lack of user input sanitisation in Open Notebook v1.8.3 allows the application user to execute Python code (and…

Browse all CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) vulnerabilities →