A vulnerability was detected in django-tastypie up to 0.15.1. (CVE-2026-16207)
A vulnerability exists in django-tastypie up to version 0.15.1 affecting the ApiKeyAuthentication function in tastypie/authentication.py. This flaw allows the use of GET requests with sensitive query strings, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely but requires high complexity and is difficult to exploit. No patch or official fix has been released, and the project has not responded to the issue report.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in django-tastypie (up to 0.15.1) impacts the ApiKeyAuthentication function, allowing sensitive query strings to be used in GET requests. This behavior may lead to unintended exposure of sensitive data. The attack vector is remote with no privileges or user interaction required, but the complexity of exploitation is high. No official patch or remediation has been provided as of the latest information. The issue was reported early to the project but remains unaddressed.
Potential Impact
Sensitive information may be exposed through GET request query strings when using the ApiKeyAuthentication function in django-tastypie up to version 0.15.1. This exposure could lead to information disclosure if an attacker successfully crafts a request. However, exploitation is difficult due to the high complexity required. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the project has not responded or issued a fix, users should monitor official channels for updates. Until a fix is available, consider avoiding use of the affected authentication method or implementing additional controls to protect sensitive query strings.
A vulnerability was detected in django-tastypie up to 0.15.1. (CVE-2026-16207)
Description
A vulnerability exists in django-tastypie up to version 0.15.1 affecting the ApiKeyAuthentication function in tastypie/authentication.py. This flaw allows the use of GET requests with sensitive query strings, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely but requires high complexity and is difficult to exploit. No patch or official fix has been released, and the project has not responded to the issue report.
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in django-tastypie (up to 0.15.1) impacts the ApiKeyAuthentication function, allowing sensitive query strings to be used in GET requests. This behavior may lead to unintended exposure of sensitive data. The attack vector is remote with no privileges or user interaction required, but the complexity of exploitation is high. No official patch or remediation has been provided as of the latest information. The issue was reported early to the project but remains unaddressed.
Potential Impact
Sensitive information may be exposed through GET request query strings when using the ApiKeyAuthentication function in django-tastypie up to version 0.15.1. This exposure could lead to information disclosure if an attacker successfully crafts a request. However, exploitation is difficult due to the high complexity required. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the project has not responded or issued a fix, users should monitor official channels for updates. Until a fix is available, consider avoiding use of the affected authentication method or implementing additional controls to protect sensitive query strings.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-vv2j-8w59-8f8g
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-16207"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a5d27b22a4a8d5989133439
Added to database: 07/19/2026, 19:38:26 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 20:27:33 UTC
Last updated: 07/20/2026, 10:26:33 UTC
Views: 13
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