Security in Django Framework

Django Penetration Testing

We like to use Django ourselves and know the vulnerabilities. After a Django Pentest you'll get a comprehensive report with all security vulnerabilities and remediation steps!

With our comprehensive Django penetration testing services, we identify and mitigate security flaws, safeguarding your applications from potential cyber-attacks. Our expert team employs advanced techniques to thoroughly assess all aspects of your Django framework, ensuring your infrastructure remains secure and resilient. Trust us to deliver precise and actionable insights to bolster your application's defense mechanisms.

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Django with security best practices

Django takes care of a lot for you, but custom code remains vulnerable. We validate your middleware, ORM queries and admin hardening - always with a focus on real attacks.
Audit Focus

What we test in Django projects

  • Django REST Framework APIs

    Serializers, ViewSets, Permissions and Authentication Backends - with focus on Authorization Bypasses.

  • Configuration & Settings

    DEBUG mode, SECRET_KEY handling, ALLOWED_HOSTS and Middleware configuration in Production.

  • ORM & Raw Queries

    QuerySet security, Raw SQL Injections and insecure filter parameters in Custom Queries.

Django REST Framework is part of 70% of Django pentests - we test API permissions granularly.
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Why Django projects need regular pentests

Django is the Python framework for data-driven web applications - with the boom of LLM/AI, Django has gained massive popularity. The framework defaults are solid, but custom code, REST APIs and inexperienced developers regularly lead to critical vulnerabilities: from DEBUG=True in production to authorization bypasses and SQL injections in raw queries.

Django REST Framework Security We test permissions, serializer validation, ViewSet authorization and custom authentication - 70% of Django projects use DRF, and this is where authorization bypasses emerge.

Configuration & Debug Mode Issues DEBUG=True in production, SECRET_KEY in Git, insecure CORS settings or missing security middleware - we systematically review settings against production best practices.

ORM & Query Security Raw SQL injections, insecure filter parameters and QuerySet leaks - we analyze custom queries, admin panels and export functions for injection vectors.

We deliver prioritized results with code examples, concrete fix suggestions for your dev team and - if desired - management summaries for stakeholders and compliance audits.

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Which security vulnerabilities do we find during a Django penetration test?

Django pentests uncover framework-specific vulnerabilities - from configuration issues to DRF permission bypasses and ORM SQL injections.

DEBUG=True in Production

The classic: DEBUG=True in production reveals the entire attack surface - including settings, middleware stack, environment variables and database credentials. We systematically review settings.py against production best practices.

DRF Authorization Bypasses

Django REST Framework: Missing or incorrectly implemented permission classes, insecure ViewSet permissions and authorization bypasses through custom authentication. We test granularly whether users can really only access their own resources.

SQL Injection in Raw Queries

Django ORM is secure - but raw queries, .extra(), .raw() and custom SQL in views regularly lead to SQL injections. Especially with filter parameters, exports and admin panels we find insecure queries.

SECRET_KEY & Configuration Leaks

SECRET_KEY in Git repos, .env files in production roots or insecure ALLOWED_HOSTS lead to session hijacking and CSRF bypasses. We review environment handling and secret management.

XSS & CSRF Issues

Despite auto-escaping in templates: Custom template tags, mark_safe() and JSON rendering lead to XSS. Missing CSRF tokens in custom forms or incorrect @csrf_exempt usage enable CSRF attacks.

Deserialization & RCE

Pickle deserialization in session backends, insecure YAML parsing or eval() in custom code - rare, but critical. We analyze deserialization vectors and custom middleware for RCE potential.

Django REST Framework: Automated API Tests

70% of our Django pentests include DRF - we combine Swagger/OpenAPI export with custom tooling for efficient API security testing.

API Schema Export & Automation

Django REST Framework can be exported as Swagger/OpenAPI JSON with tools like drf-spectacular. This allows us to test the majority of API endpoints automatically - with our own software we systematically test all routes, methods and parameters for authorization issues.

  • Swagger/OpenAPI schema analysis
  • Automated permission tests
  • Mass assignment detection
  • Rate limiting & throttling tests

DEBUG Mode Reconnaissance

When DEBUG=True is active in production, Django provides the complete URL conf on 404s and exceptions - perfect for pentesters to find "hidden" or "forgotten" endpoints. This saves fuzzing time and massively increases the effectiveness of the pentest.

Django REST Framework API Pentest with DEBUG mode

How much does a Django pentest cost?

The price depends on complexity - simple Django apps vs. complex DRF APIs with custom permissions make the difference.

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Django Security Check

For standard Django apps

$1,500 - $2,500
1-2 test days
  • Settings & configuration audit
  • Basic OWASP Top 10 testing
  • Template security & XSS check
  • Quick ticket-based reporting
Ideal for: Simple Django apps, MVPs, content management without complex APIs
Quick Start

Mini Pentest for Django

Our Mini Pentest for Django checks the most critical vulnerabilities: DEBUG mode in production, DRF authorization, ORM SQL injections and CSRF protection. Ideal for quick pre-release checks or as an entry into regular security testing.

8 Hours Intensive Testing

Focused examination of the most critical vulnerabilities

€1,399 net

Transparent fixed price - no hidden costs

Prioritized Results

Fast, actionable reporting as ticket list

Popular add-ons:

Re-Test after remediation (+€399)
Management Summary for stakeholders (+€399)
Double testing time to 16h (+€1,399)
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