XML External Entity Reference in weixin-java-toolsGHSA-h755-h99p-9ffv
CRITICALFix: Wechat-Group/WxJava@8ec61d1GHSA-h755-h99p-9ffv is a critical-severity (CVSS 9.8) XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in com.github.binarywang:weixin-java-common. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for com.github.binarywang:weixin-java-common — see the affected versions and patch details below.
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Real-World Exposure
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Description
An issue was discovered in weixin-java-tools v3.3.0. There is an XXE vulnerability in the getXmlDoc method of the BaseWxPayResult.java file. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2018-20318.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☕Maven | com.github.binarywang:weixin-java-common | all versions | 3.3.2.Bcom.github.binarywang:weixin-java-common:3.3.2.B |
Affected Products
wxjavawxjava_projectResearch use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for com.github.binarywang:weixin-java-common, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update com.github.binarywang:weixin-java-common to 3.3.2.B or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-h755-h99p-9ffv is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-h755-h99p-9ffv in your dependencies?
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