CVE-2026-16208 Details
Description
A flaw has been found in django-tastypie up to 0.15.1. The affected element is the function CacheThrottle/CacheDBThrottle of the file tastypie/throttle.py. This manipulation causes race condition. The attack may be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is described as difficult. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
A race condition vulnerability has been identified in django-tastypie versions through 0.15.1. The issue arises in the CacheThrottle and CacheDBThrottle functions within tastypie/throttle.py. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, although the complexity of the attack is considered high.
It is recommended to implement throttle accounting with atomic cache or backend operations. For example, use Redis atomic counters, compare-and-set operations, Lua scripts, or a per-identifier lock around the check and record processes.
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Volerion
Assessed Jul 19, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 22, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/django-tastypie/django-tastypie/ | [email protected] | Vendor |
| https://github.com/django-tastypie/django-tastypie/issues/1700 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16208 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/857925 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/380024 | [email protected] | BundlePermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/380024/cti | [email protected] | Content Wall |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-362 | Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| django-tastypie | <= 0.15.1 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 19, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |