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Stay secure with the latest Django update!
Django 5.1.7 Released: Security Fixes and Bug Patches You Need to Know
Django 5.1.7 is here — learn about the critical security fixes and bug patches you shouldn’t ignore.
Django 5.1.7 has just been released, addressing a moderate security vulnerability and several bug fixes from the previous version (5.1.6). If you’re using Django 5.1, upgrading to this latest release is recommended to ensure your applications remain secure and stable.
Security Fix: CVE-2025–26699 — Potential DoS Vulnerability
A key security fix in this release addresses CVE-2025–26699, a potential denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability in django.utils.text.wrap(). This issue also affected the wordwrap template filter.
If these functions were used with excessively long strings, they could be exploited to cause performance issues, making applications susceptible to DoS attacks.
If your Django project relies on wrap() or the wordwrap filter in templates, this update is critical for mitigating security risks.
