diff --git a/django/core/xheaders.py b/django/core/xheaders.py
index 69f6115839..3beb930158 100644
--- a/django/core/xheaders.py
+++ b/django/core/xheaders.py
@@ -17,6 +17,6 @@ def populate_xheaders(request, response, model, object_id):
     or if the request is from a logged in staff member.
     """
     from django.conf import settings
-    if request.META.get('REMOTE_ADDR') in settings.INTERNAL_IPS or (request.user.is_authenticated() and request.user.is_staff):
+    if request.META.get('REMOTE_ADDR') in settings.INTERNAL_IPS or (hasattr(request, 'user') and request.user.is_authenticated() and request.user.is_staff):
         response['X-Object-Type'] = "%s.%s" % (model._meta.app_label, model._meta.object_name.lower())
         response['X-Object-Id'] = str(object_id)