Critical Python-Django Security Update: CVE-2025-32873 Patch Guide

 

Urgent Python-Django security update fixes CVE-2025-32873 denial-of-service vulnerability. Learn how to patch SUSE Linux, openSUSE Leap 15.6, and enterprise systems. Secure your web apps now with this moderate-risk update.

Security Vulnerability Overview

A newly discovered moderate-risk vulnerability (CVE-2025-32873) in Python-Django’s strip_tags() function could allow denial-of-service (DoS) attacks on unpatched systems. This affects:

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP6

• openSUSE Leap 15.6

• SUSE Package Hub 15 SP6

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time/Desktop

CVSS Scores:

• SUSE Rating: 5.9 (AV:N/AC:H)

• NVD Rating: 5.3 (AV:N/AC:L)

Threat Impact:

• Attackers could exploit this flaw to crash web applications using Django’s template rendering.

• No data theft or remote code execution, but service disruption is possible.

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How to Apply the Security Patch

Recommended Update Methods

1. YaST Online Update (GUI)

2. Zypper Patch Command (Terminal)

Patch Commands by OS:

• openSUSE Leap 15.6:

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  zypper in -t patch openSUSE-SLE-15.6-2025-1523=1 SUSE-2025-1523=1

• SUSE Package Hub 15 SP6:

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  zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Packagehub-Subpackages-15-SP6-2025-1523=1

Affected Package:

• python311-Django-4.2.11-150600.3.21.1 (Noarch)

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Why This Update Matters for Enterprises

• Prevents Downtime: Mitigates DoS risks for SAP applications, servers, and real-time systems.

• Compliance-Ready: Meets CVE-2025-32873 security advisories for regulated industries.

• Optimized Performance: Patched strip_tags() ensures stable Django template processing.

For SysAdmins & DevOps:

• Verify patch via zypper patches --cve CVE-2025-32873.

• Monitor Bugzilla #1242210 for updates.

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Additional Resources

🔗 SUSE CVE-2025-32873 Advisory
🔗 Bugzilla #1242210

Need Expert Help?
Consider managed Django security services for enterprise-grade protection.