CVE-2025-5877: Fengoffice Feng Office · XML External Entity Reference
Affects Fengoffice Feng OfficeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 36% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS: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:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Jun 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubfengoffice/fengofficepkg:github/fengoffice/fengofficeOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
These include disabling XML external entity processing in the XML parsers used by Fengoffice, if configurable, to prevent XXE exploitation. Network-level controls such as restricting outbound HTTP/HTTPS traffic from the application server to prevent SSRF attempts can reduce risk. Employing web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting XXE attack patterns can provide additional protection. Organizations should also monitor logs for suspicious XML payloads or unusual outbound requests. If feasible, upgrading to a newer, unaffected version of Fengoffice or migrating to alternative software should be considered. Regular security assessments and penetration testing focusing on XML handling can help identify residual risks. Finally, organizations should maintain strict access controls and segmentation to limit the impact of potential exploitation.
Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Fengoffice Feng Office 3.2.2.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /application/models/ApplicationDataObject.class.php of the component Document Upload Handler. The manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.