CVE-2016-7401: The cookie parsing code in Django before 1.8.15 and 1.9.x before 1.9.10, when used on a site with Google An...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Older Django versions could mishandle cookies in a way that weakens CSRF protection on sites using Google Analytics. In business terms, an affected web app may accept actions that CSRF defenses were meant to block. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Relevant exposure is Django applications running the affected versions, especially internet-facing sites using Google Analytics. Debian, Red Hat, and Ubuntu advisories indicate packaged Django deployments also needed updates. Treat this as a targeted remediation item for legacy Django systems, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Patch exposed affected applications promptly because CSRF bypass can affect user trust and transaction integrity. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Django to 1.8.15, 1.9.10, or a fixed vendor package.; Apply Debian, Red Hat, or Ubuntu security updates where Django came from the OS.; Check Django’s 2016 security release guidance for supported upgrade paths..

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Jun 13, 2026, 13:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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