CVE-2026-111699: Niefy wx-api through 0.8.2 Authentication Bypass via Unverified openid Cookie

Published Oct 16, 2026
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Updated

Niefy wx-api through 0.8.2 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to impersonate WeChat fans by supplying a raw openid cookie to fan-facing controllers. Attackers knowing a victim's openid can call /wxUser/getUserInfo and /wxUserTags endpoints to read nickname, phone, unionid and tags, and add or remove fan tags.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Niefy wx-api<=0.8.2

Event History

Oct 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker does not need to authenticate, but must know a victim fan's WeChat openid. They can supply that value as a raw openid cookie when calling affected fan-facing endpoints.

2

Which data and actions are exposed?

The /wxUser/getUserInfo endpoint can expose a fan's nickname, phone number, and unionid. The /wxUserTags endpoints can disclose tags and allow an attacker to add or remove fan tags.

3

Are deployments running version 0.8.2 affected?

Yes. The affected range is stated as Niefy wx-api through 0.8.2, which includes version 0.8.2.

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