CVE-2018-25082

zwczou WeChat SDK Python to_xml xml external entity reference

Description

A vulnerability was found in zwczou WeChat SDK Python 0.3.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function validate/to_xml. The manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 0.5.5 is able to address this issue. The patch is named e54abadc777715b6dcb545c13214d1dea63df6c9. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223403.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: zwczou WeChat SDK Python
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References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.223403 third party advisory vdb entry technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.223403 signature third party advisory permissions required
https://github.com/zwczou/weixin-python/pull/30 patch third party advisory issue tracking
https://github.com/zwczou/weixin-python/commit/e54abadc777715b6dcb545c13214d1dea63df6c9 patch
https://github.com/zwczou/weixin-python/releases/tag/v0.5.5 patch release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-25082?
CVE-2018-25082 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-25082?
To fix CVE-2018-25082, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-25082 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-25082 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-25082?
CVE-2018-25082 affects zwczou WeChat SDK Python.
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