CVE-2015-0846: django-markupfield before 1.3.2 uses the default docutils RESTRUCTUREDTEXT_FILTER_SETTINGS settings, which all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-0846?

django-markupfield: upgrade to newer than 1.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-0846 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0846 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-0846 affect?

CVE-2015-0846 affects django-markupfield. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). django-markupfield before 1.3.2 uses the default docutils RESTRUCTUREDTEXT_FILTER_SETTINGS settings, which allows remote attackers to include and read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-0846?

Priority 42/100. On your watchlist

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MEDIUM 5.0WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2015-0846 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting django-markupfield. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

django-markupfield before 1.3.2 uses the default docutils RESTRUCTUREDTEXT_FILTER_SETTINGS settings, which allows remote attackers to include and read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2015-04-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: django-markupfield project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-04-24 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

django-markupfield project django-markupfield UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy django-markupfield || rpm -q django-markupfield || django-markupfield --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade django-markupfield

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade django-markupfield

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-0846?

django-markupfield: upgrade to newer than 1.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-0846 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0846 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-0846 affect?

CVE-2015-0846 affects django-markupfield. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). django-markupfield before 1.3.2 uses the default docutils RESTRUCTUREDTEXT_FILTER_SETTINGS settings, which allows remote attackers to include and read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2015-0846?

Priority 42/100. On your watchlist

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