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% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Djangoproject Tastypie
- Published:
- Last modified:
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% (83rd 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
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/02/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/02/7
- https://github.com/toastdriven/django-tastypie/commit/e8af315211b07c8f48f32a063233cc3f76dd5bc2
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/django-tastypie/i2aNGDHTUBI
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2011/nov/01/piston-and-tastypie-security-releases/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:djangoproject:tastypie:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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