CVE-2026-6578
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Hardcoded Credentials in DjangoBlog Setting Handler (SECRET_KEY

Publication date: 2026-04-19

Last updated on: 2026-04-29

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A security flaw has been discovered in liangliangyy DjangoBlog up to 2.1.0.0. This affects an unknown function of the file djangoblog/settings.py of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation of the argument SECRET_KEY results in hard-coded credentials. The attack can be launched remotely. The attack requires a high level of complexity. The exploitability is reported as difficult. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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Published
2026-04-19
Last Modified
2026-04-29
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-04-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-6578
EUVD
EUVD-2026-23710
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Vendor Product Version / Range
liangliangyy djangoblog to 2.1.0.0 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-259 The product contains a hard-coded password, which it uses for its own inbound authentication or for outbound communication to external components.
CWE-798 The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a security flaw in liangliangyy DjangoBlog versions up to 2.1.0.0, specifically in the Setting Handler component within the djangoblog/settings.py file. It involves manipulation of the SECRET_KEY argument, which results in hard-coded credentials. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely but requires a high level of complexity and is considered difficult to exploit.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker who successfully exploits it could leverage hard-coded credentials to gain unauthorized access or perform actions within the affected DjangoBlog application. Since the SECRET_KEY is critical for security functions such as cryptographic signing, its compromise could lead to data integrity and confidentiality issues.

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