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CVE-2025-65482: xdocreport · XML External Entity (XXE)

Affects xdocreportSource CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:59 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 46% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 20 Jan 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GitHubopensagres/xdocreportpkg:github/opensagres/xdocreportOther threatsAffected
  • >=0.9.2 <=2.0.3
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2025-65482, organizations should immediately audit their use of opensagres XDocReport and identify affected versions (0.9.2 to 2.0.3). Although no official patches are currently listed, organizations should monitor vendor advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once available. In the interim, disable XML external entity processing in the XML parsers used by XDocReport by configuring parser features such as 'disallow-doctype-decl' and 'external-general-entities' to false. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on all uploaded .docx files to detect and block malicious XML content. Employ network-level protections such as web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious payloads targeting document upload endpoints. Conduct thorough logging and monitoring of document processing activities to detect anomalies. Where feasible, isolate document processing services in segmented environments with minimal privileges to limit potential damage. Educate developers and administrators about secure XML handling practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Description

CVE-2025-65482 is a critical XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability affecting opensagres XDocReport versions 0.9.2 through 2.0.3. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a specially crafted . docx file. The vulnerability stems from improper handling of XML input, enabling malicious entity expansion and code execution without user interaction. With a CVSS score of 9.8, the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is severe.

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