CVE-2025-59682

CVE-2025-59682 is a low-severity vulnerability in Djangoproject Django with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-23.

Key facts

Description

An issue was discovered in Django 4.2 before 4.2.25, 5.1 before 5.1.13, and 5.2 before 5.2.7. The django.utils.archive.extract() function, used by the "startapp --template" and "startproject --template" commands, allows partial directory traversal via an archive with file paths sharing a common prefix with the target directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-59682?
An issue was discovered in Django 4.2 before 4.2.25, 5.1 before 5.1.13, and 5.2 before 5.2.7. The django.utils.archive.extract() function, used by the "startapp --template" and "startproject --template" commands, allows partial directory traversal via an archive with file paths sharing a common prefix with the target directory.
How severe is CVE-2025-59682?
CVE-2025-59682 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-59682 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-59682?
CVE-2025-59682 affects Djangoproject Django. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-59682?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-59682 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-59682 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-32692.
When was CVE-2025-59682 published?
CVE-2025-59682 was published on 2025-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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