# CVE-2020-13596: python-django: An issue was discovered in Django 2.2 before 2.2.13 and 3.0 before 3.0.7

CVE-2020-13596 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by python-django 1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.9, released June 3, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-13596
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0290
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 3, 2020

## Description

An issue was discovered in Django 2.2 before 2.2.13 and 3.0 before 3.0.7. Query parameters generated by the Django admin ForeignKeyRawIdWidget were not properly URL encoded, leading to a possibility of an XSS attack.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | python-django Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.9 | [python-django 1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.9](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python-django-1-1.11.11-1ubuntu1.9.md) | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Linux | python-django-common Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.9 | [python-django-common 1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.9](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python-django-common-1-1.11.11-1ubuntu1.9.md) | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Linux | python3-django Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.9 | [python3-django 1:1.11.11-1ubuntu1.9](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python3-django-1-1.11.11-1ubuntu1.9.md) | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Linux | python3-django Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2:2.2.12-1ubuntu0.1 | [python3-django 2:2.2.12-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-python3-django-2-2.2.12-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jun 3, 2020 |

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