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Django Software Foundation Receives CNA Status for Security Management
The Django Software Foundation (DSF) has achieved CNA status, enabling it to assign CVE IDs internally for vulnerabilities in Django and select community projects. This move streamlines the advisory process and enhances independence in managing security incidents.
Django Software Foundation Seeks First Executive Director With Funded Support
The Django Software Foundation (DSF) is hiring its first Executive Director, funded by a $47,500 pledge from six web development agencies. This role aims to enhance the DSF's operational capacity, which has primarily relied on volunteer efforts.
Django Software Foundation Sets Fundraising Goal of $500,000 for 2026
The Django Software Foundation aims to raise $500,000 by 2026, increasing its goal from $300,000. Funding will support community initiatives and vital programs like the Django Fellows, which manage development tasks and security issues.
Django releases 6.0.6 and 5.2.15 to address security vulnerabilities
Django has released updates 6.0.6 and 5.2.15 to fix several low-severity security vulnerabilities. Users are advised to upgrade promptly to mitigate potential risks concerning cookie signing, email transmission, and caching behavior.
Django Community Offers Weekly Office Hours for Contributors
The Django Software Foundation (DSF) has established weekly office hours for contributors to discuss and work on community-related topics each Wednesday at 6:00 PM UTC. This initiative helps keep community members informed about ongoing projects and developments within the Django ecosystem.
Django 6.1 beta 1 released as community testing phase progresses
Django progressed to 6.1 beta 1, featuring new improvements and urging community testing before the scheduled final release on August 5. This beta release replaces the alpha, maintaining a feature freeze and focusing on bug fixes and translations. The Django community is encouraged to test and report issues to refine the final version.