CVE-2010-4534: The administrative interface in django.contrib.admin in Django before 1.1.3, 1.2.x before 1.2.4, and 1.3.x...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Older Django admin versions allowed authenticated admin users to use crafted filtering to infer data they should not see. The main business concern is sensitive information leakage from admin-accessible models, not unauthenticated takeover. Risk is higher where legacy Django admin is internet-accessible or shared with low-trust staff. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Django deployments running the affected versions with django.contrib.admin enabled and reachable by authenticated users. Systems without the Django admin, or upgraded beyond the fixed releases, are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources. Prioritize remediation for legacy Django systems where admin access is internet-facing or shared broadly. The issue is not marked as actively exploited, but it can expose sensitive data from privileged business systems if old versions remain deployed. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Django to 1.1.3, 1.2.4, 1.3 beta 1, or later supported releases.; Restrict Django admin access to trusted networks and trusted administrative users.; Review vendor advisories before applying distribution-specific packages or backports..

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Jun 28, 2026, 01:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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