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CVE-2025-3818

webpy web.py db.py PostgresDB._process_insert_query sql injection

5.3 MediumFix available

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in webpy web.py 0.70. Affected is the function PostgresDB._process_insert_query of the file web/db.py. The manipulation of the argument seqname leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges needed
Low
User interaction
None

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

Exploit likelihood

0.33%Up 0.3 points since Apr 20, 2025
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

CVE List Score used 5.3

webpy web.py db.py PostgresDB._process_insert_query sql injection

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in webpy web.py 0.70. Affected is the function PostgresDB._process_insert_query of the file web/db.py. The manipulation of the argument seqname leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Record
CVE-2025-3818
CVSS 4.0
5.3 MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CVSS 3.1
6.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS 3.0
6.3 MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS 2.0
6.5 AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Weakness
CWE-89, CWE-74
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2025-15028 5.3

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in webpy web.py 0.70. Affected is the function PostgresDB._process_insert_query of the file web/db.py. The manipulation of the argument seqname leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Record
EUVD-2025-15028
CVSS 4.0
5.3 MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Updated
2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-9g47-36rw-gjh2 5.3

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in webpy web.py 0.70. Affected is...

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in webpy web.py 0.70. Affected is the function PostgresDB._process_insert_query of the file web/db.py. The manipulation of the argument seqname leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Record
GHSA-9g47-36rw-gjh2
CVSS 4.0
5.3 MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
CVSS 3.1
6.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness
CWE-74
Updated
2026-11-02
NVD 5.3

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in webpy web.py 0.70. Affected is the function PostgresDB._process_insert_query of the file web/db.py. The manipulation of the argument seqname leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Record
CVE-2025-3818
CVSS 4.0
5.3 MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
CVSS 3.1
6.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS 2.0
6.5 MediumAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Weakness
CWE-74, CWE-89
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2025-3818 5.3

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in webpy web.py 0.70. Affected is the function PostgresDB._process_insert_query of the file web/db.py. The manipulation of the argument seqname leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2025-3818
CVSS 4.0
5.3 MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2025-3818 5.3

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in webpy web.py 0.70. Affected is the function PostgresDB._process_insert_query of the file web/db.py. The manipulation of the argument seqname leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2025-3818
CVSS 4.0
5.3 MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CVSS 3.1
6.3 MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV No score

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in webpy web.py 0.70. Affected is the function PostgresDB._process_insert_query of the file web/db.py. The manipulation of the argument seqname leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Record
CVE-2025-3818
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUSN-8443-1 No score

webpy vulnerability

It was discovered that web.py incorrectly handled sequence names in PostgreSQL insert queries. An attacker could possibly use this issue to perform SQL injection attacks, resulting in the alteration or exposure of database information.

Record
USN-8443-1
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
webpy
Debian:12
before 1:0.62-4+deb12u1, plus listed versions
1:0.62-4
1:0.62-4+deb12u1
webpy
Debian:13
before 1:0.62-6
1:0.62-6
webpy
Debian:14
before 1:0.62-6
1:0.62-6
webpy
Debian:11
before 1:0.61-1+deb11u1, plus listed versions
1:0.61-1
1:0.61-1+deb11u1
webpy
Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS
before 1:0.37+20120626-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions
1:0.37+20120626-1
1:0.37+20120626-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
webpy
Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS
before 1:0.38+20170615-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions
1:0.38-11:0.38+20170615-1
1:0.38+20170615-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
webpy
Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS
before 1:0.40-2ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions
1:0.39+20181101-11:0.40-2
1:0.40-2ubuntu0.1~esm1
webpy
Ubuntu:Pro:22.04:LTS
before 1:0.61-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions
1:0.61-1
1:0.61-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
webpy
Ubuntu:Pro:24.04:LTS
before 1:0.62-4ubuntu0.1~esm1, plus listed versions
1:0.62-4
1:0.62-4ubuntu0.1~esm1

History

History
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In short

CVE-2025-3818 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.3) in Webpy Web.py, published April 19, 2025. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.33%, the 26th percentile. Fixed in webpy 1:0.62-4+deb12u1.

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