Docassemble unauthorized access through URL manipulation
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to information on the system through URL manipulation. It affects versions 1.4.53 to 1.4.96.
Patches
The vulnerability has been patched in version 1.4.97 of the master branch. The Docker image on docker.io has been patched.
Workarounds
If upgrading is not possible, manually apply the changes of 97f77dc and restart the server.
Credit
The vulnerability was discovered by Riyush Ghimire (@richighimi).
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open an issue in docassemble
- Join the Slack channel
- Email us at jhpyle@gmail.com
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | docassemble-base | >= 1.4.53, < 1.4.97 | 1.4.97 |
| Python (PyPI) | docassemble-webapp | >= 1.4.53, < 1.4.97 | 1.4.97 |
References
- https://github.com/jhpyle/docassemble/security/advisories/GHSA-jq57-3w7p-vwvv
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27292
- https://github.com/jhpyle/docassemble/commit/97f77dc486a26a22ba804765bfd7058aabd600c9
- https://github.com/jhpyle/docassemble
- https://pypi.org/project/docassemble-base
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-jq57-3w7p-vwvv
- https://pypi.org/project/docassemble-webapp
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-706- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
docassemble-base, docassemble-webapp- Disclosed
- 29.02.2024
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 15:17
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-1309 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-2453 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-jq57-3w7p-vwvv - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: docassemble-base
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