# CVE-2022-28347: python3-django: A SQL injection issue was discovered in QuerySet.explain() in Django 2.2 before 2.2.28, 3.2 before 3.2.13, and 4.0 be...

CVE-2022-28347 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by python3-django 2:2.2.12-1ubuntu0.11, released April 11, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-28347
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 9.8 (High)
- EPSS: 0.0294
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 11, 2022

## Description

A SQL injection issue was discovered in QuerySet.explain() in Django 2.2 before 2.2.28, 3.2 before 3.2.13, and 4.0 before 4.0.4. This occurs by passing a crafted dictionary (with dictionary expansion) as the **options argument, and placing the injection payload in an option name.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libdb rocky 8 | 0:5.3.28-42.el8_4 | [RLSA-2022:5498](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rlsa-2022-5498.md) | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Linux | python-django Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 2:3.2.13-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-28347](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-28347.md) | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Linux | python-django Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 2:3.2.13-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-28347](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-28347.md) | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Linux | python-django Debian 14 | 2:3.2.13-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-28347](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-28347.md) | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Linux | python3-django Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2:2.2.12-1ubuntu0.11 | [python3-django 2:2.2.12-1ubuntu0.11](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-python3-django-2-2.2.12-1ubuntu0.11.md) | Apr 11, 2022 |

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