CVE-2018-25045: Django REST framework (aka django-rest-framework) before 3.9.1 allows XSS because the default DRF Browsable AP

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-25045?

django rest framework: upgrade to 3.9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-25045 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25045 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-25045 affect?

CVE-2018-25045 affects django rest framework. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Django REST framework (aka django-rest-framework) before 3.9.1 allows XSS because the default DRF Browsable API view templates disable autoescaping.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-25045?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2018-25045 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting django rest framework. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-07-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: django-rest-framework

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-23 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

django-rest-framework django rest framework UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.9.1

Fixed in: 3.9.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy django-rest-framework || rpm -q django-rest-framework || django-rest-framework --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade django-rest-framework

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade django-rest-framework

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-25045?

django rest framework: upgrade to 3.9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-25045 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25045 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-25045 affect?

CVE-2018-25045 affects django rest framework. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Django REST framework (aka django-rest-framework) before 3.9.1 allows XSS because the default DRF Browsable API view templates disable autoescaping.

How urgent is CVE-2018-25045?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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