CVE-2021-30459 SQL Injection via in django-debug-toolbar
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL statements via the SQL Panel in Django Debug Toolbar, requiring the toolbar to be enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-30459?
CVE-2021-30459 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL Injection issue in the SQL Panel in Jazzband Django Debug Toolbar before 1.11.1, 2.x before 2.2.1, and 3.x before 3.2.1 allows attackers to execute SQL statements by changing the raw_sql input field of the SQL explain, analyze, or select form.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-30459?
7 open source packages ship an affected version, including django-debug-toolbar. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
django-debug-toolbar PyPI | From 0.10.0 | 1.11.1, 2.2.1, 3.2.1 |
django-debug-toolbar PyPI | From 0.10.0 | 1.11.1 |
django-debug-toolbar PyPI | From 0.10.0 | 1.11.1 |
django-debug-toolbar PyPI | From 2.0a1 | 2.2.1 |
django-debug-toolbar PyPI | From 2.0a1 | 2.2.1 |
django-debug-toolbar PyPI | From 3.0a1 | 3.2.1 |
1 more packages
django-debug-toolbar PyPI | From 3.0a1 | 3.2.1 |
Linux distribution packages (2)
python-django-debug-toolbar openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 4.3-1.2 |
python-django-debug-toolbar openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 7.0.0-1.1 |
Products include Jazzband Django Debug Toolbar.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30459?
Upgrade django-debug-toolbar to a fixed version for your release line: 1.11.1, 2.2.1 or 3.2.1.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2021-30459 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-30459 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pghf-347x-c2gj, PYSEC-2021-10, openSUSE-SU-2024:11225-1, openSUSE-SU-2024:14137-1, openSUSE-SU-2026:11271-1.