CVE-2015-2316: The utils.html.strip_tags function in Django 1.6.x before 1.6.11, 1.7.x before 1.7.7, and 1.8.x before 1.8c...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-2316 is an availability issue in Django's strip_tags helper. In affected Django versions, specially long input can trigger an infinite loop on certain Python versions, potentially tying up web workers. The sources do not indicate data theft, code execution, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where an application runs affected Django versions and passes remote user input into strip_tags. Public forms, authenticated content fields, or sanitization paths could be relevant, but each application must confirm actual use of this helper. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing Django applications that process user-submitted text. This is not evidenced as actively exploited, but a reachable denial-of-service path can still disrupt business availability. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Django to 1.6.11, 1.7.7, 1.8c1, or later supported releases.; Apply distribution vendor Django updates from Ubuntu, Fedora, openSUSE, or Oracle where applicable.; Review vendor guidance before applying compensating controls not documented in the sources..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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