PatchTheCVECVE-2022-24857: django-mfa3 is a library that implements multi factor authentication for the django web framework
CVE-2022-24857 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting django-mfa3. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
django-mfa3 is a library that implements multi factor authentication for the django web framework. It achieves this by modifying the regular login view. Django however has a second login view for its admin area. This second login view was not modified, so the multi factor authentication can be bypassed. Users are affected if they have activated both django-mfa3 (< 0.5.0) and django.contrib.admin and have not taken any other measures to prevent us
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.3 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.2% (top 33%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| Published | 2022-04-15 |
| 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-2022-24857?
django-mfa3: upgrade to 0.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-24857 being exploited?
CVE-2022-24857 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-2022-24857 affect?
CVE-2022-24857 affects django-mfa3. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). django-mfa3 is a library that implements multi factor authentication for the django web framework. It achieves this by modifying the regular login view. Django however has a second login view for its admin area. This second login view was n
How urgent is CVE-2022-24857?
Priority 42/100. High severity