CVE-2018-25045

Name: CVE-2018-25045
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-23T02:15:07.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-25045 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Django REST framework (aka django-rest-framework) before 3.9.1 allows XSS because the default DRF Browsable API view templates disable autoescaping.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Django REST framework (aka django-rest-framework) before 3.9.1 allows XSS because the default DRF Browsable API view templates disable autoescaping.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Django-Rest-Framework	Django Rest Framework	< 3.9.1

References

https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/commit/4bb9a3c48427867ef1e46f7dee945a4c25a4f9b8Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/pull/6191Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/pull/6330Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/commit/4bb9a3c48427867ef1e46f7dee945a4c25a4f9b8Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/pull/6191Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/encode/django-rest-framework/pull/6330Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25045?

Django REST framework (aka django-rest-framework) before 3.9.1 allows XSS because the default DRF Browsable API view templates disable autoescaping.

How severe is CVE-2018-25045?

CVE-2018-25045 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25045?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-25045?

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Source: NVD / NIST