Django REST framework: Accept header with many large quoted parameters burns ~19s of CPU per request in content negot...
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-114138
Summary
Django REST framework: Accept header with many large quoted parameters burns ~19s of CPU per request in content negotiation
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for djangorestframework. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 36% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether djangorestframework is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.4%; percentile: 36%.
Sources
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