# CVE-2026-73228: djangorestframework: Django REST framework is a toolkit for building Web APIs

CVE-2026-73228 is fixed in djangorestframework on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-73228 (version 3.18.1+ds1-1), released August 11, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-73228
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.3 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0056
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 11, 2026

## Description

Django REST framework is a toolkit for building Web APIs. Prior to 3.17.2, Django REST Framework's request.data parsing in rest_framework/request.py Request._parse() passes the underlying HttpRequest stream to JSONParser and FormParser for application/json and application/x-www-form-urlencoded bodies, bypassing Django's DATA_UPLOAD_MAX_MEMORY_SIZE protection and allowing oversized request bodies to consume additional memory and CPU. This issue is fixed in version 3.17.2.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | djangorestframework Debian 14 | 3.18.1+ds1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-73228](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-73228.md) | Aug 11, 2026 |

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