How severe is CVE-2015-8213?

CVE-2015-8213 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-8213 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8213?

CVE-2015-8213 primarily affects Djangoproject Django. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8213?

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

When was CVE-2015-8213 published?

CVE-2015-8213 was published on 2015-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8213

CVE-2015-8213 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Djangoproject 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Djangoproject Django
Published: 2015-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The get_format function in utils/formats.py in Django before 1.7.x before 1.7.11, 1.8.x before 1.8.7, and 1.9.x before 1.9rc2 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive application secrets via a settings key in place of a date/time format setting, as demonstrated by SECRET_KEY.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8213?: The get_format function in utils/formats.py in Django before 1.7.x before 1.7.11, 1.8.x before 1.8.7, and 1.9.x before 1.9rc2 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive application secrets via a settings key in place of a date/time format setting, as demonstrated by SECRET_KEY.
How severe is CVE-2015-8213?: CVE-2015-8213 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-8213 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8213?: CVE-2015-8213 primarily affects Djangoproject Django. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8213?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-8213 published?: CVE-2015-8213 was published on 2015-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:djangoproject:django:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:djangoproject:django:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:djangoproject:django:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:djangoproject:django:1.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:djangoproject:django:1.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:djangoproject:django:1.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:djangoproject:django:1.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:djangoproject:django:1.8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:djangoproject:django:1.9.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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