CVE-2018-25082: A vulnerability was found in zwczou WeChat SDK Python 0.3.0 and classified as critical

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-25082?

wechat sdk python: upgrade to 0.5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-25082 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25082 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-2018-25082 affect?

CVE-2018-25082 affects wechat sdk python. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). 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. Upgradin

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-25082?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADE

CVE-2018-25082 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting wechat sdk python. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 vulnerabilit

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2023-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: wechat sdk python project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-21 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wechat sdk python project wechat sdk python UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.5.5

Fixed in: 0.5.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wechat-sdk-python || rpm -q wechat-sdk-python || wechat-sdk-python --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.5.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wechat-sdk-python

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wechat-sdk-python

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-2018-25082?

wechat sdk python: upgrade to 0.5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-25082 being exploited?

CVE-2018-25082 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-2018-25082 affect?

CVE-2018-25082 affects wechat sdk python. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). 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. Upgradin

How urgent is CVE-2018-25082?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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