# CVE-2018-25045: djangorestframework: Django REST framework (aka django-rest-framework) before 3.9.1 allows XSS because the default DRF Browsable API view...

CVE-2018-25045 is fixed in djangorestframework on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2018-25045, released July 23, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-25045
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.1 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0078
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 23, 2022

## Description

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

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | djangorestframework Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 3.10.2-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2018-25045](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2018-25045.md) | Jul 23, 2022 |
| Linux | djangorestframework Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 3.10.2-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2018-25045](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2018-25045.md) | Jul 23, 2022 |
| Linux | djangorestframework Debian 14 | 3.10.2-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2018-25045](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2018-25045.md) | Jul 23, 2022 |

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