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CVE-2015-2296 affects the Python requests library versions 2.1.0 through 2.5.3. A malicious redirect could set a cookie without a host value, creating a session fixation risk. This is most relevant where applications follow redirects and rely on requests-managed cookies for authenticated or sensitive flows. Exposure is likely limited to Python applications or tooling using requests 2.1.0 through 2.5.3 with redirects and cookie persistence enabled. Systems using distro packages from affected-era Fedora, Ubuntu, Mandriva, or Mageia should verify backported fixes. Treat as a targeted dependency hygiene issue, not an emergency absent evidence of exploitation. Prioritize systems using old Python stacks for authenticated integrations, API clients, or automation that stores session cookies. Mitigation focus: Upgrade requests outside versions 2.1.0 through 2.5.3, following vendor guidance.; Apply distribution security updates from Ubuntu, Fedora, Mandriva, or Mageia where applicable.; Review applications that persist requests sessions across redirects and authentication boundaries..
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- https://github.com/kennethreitz/requests/commit/3bd8afbff29e50b38f889b2f688785a669b9aafcCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://warehouse.python.org/project/requests/2.6.0/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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