PatchTheCVECVE-2021-46898: views/switch.py in django-grappelli (aka Django Grappelli) before 2.15.2 attempts to prevent external redirect
CVE-2021-46898 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting django grappelli. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
views/switch.py in django-grappelli (aka Django Grappelli) before 2.15.2 attempts to prevent external redirection with startswith("/") but this does not consider a protocol-relative URL (e.g., //example.com) attack.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 54%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-601 |
| Published | 2023-10-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-46898?
django grappelli: upgrade to 2.15.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-46898 being exploited?
CVE-2021-46898 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-2021-46898 affect?
CVE-2021-46898 affects django grappelli. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). views/switch.py in django-grappelli (aka Django Grappelli) before 2.15.2 attempts to prevent external redirection with startswith("/") but this does not consider a protocol-relative URL (e.g., //example.com) attack.
How urgent is CVE-2021-46898?
Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference