MEDIUM
CVE-2014-0481
CWE-399Published: August 26, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The default configuration for the file upload handling system in Django before 1.4.14, 1.5.x before 1.5.9, 1.6.x before 1.6.6, and 1.7 before release candidate 3 uses a sequential file name generation process when a file with a conflicting name is uploaded, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by unloading a multiple files with the same name.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-0481 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
djangoproject1 product(s)
django
openSUSE1 product(s)
opensuse
opensuse_project1 product(s)
opensuse
Source: NVD CPE · 32 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00023.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3010Third Party Advisory
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https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2014/aug/20/security/Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00023.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3010Third Party Advisory
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https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2014/aug/20/security/Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-0481
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-399
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 26, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-399)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-0481 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.