REXML has DoS condition when parsing malformed XML file (CVE-2025-58767) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2025-58767GHSA-C2F4-JGMC-Q2R5

REXML has DoS condition when parsing malformed XML file

Answer in brief

CVE-2025-58767 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in REXML has DoS condition when parsing malformed XML file. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps rexml (rubygems). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 17, 2025Updated Sep 10, 2026Source checked Sep 10, 2026First seen by HOL Aug 7, 2026Material review Sep 10, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Available

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps rexml (rubygems). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
rexmlrubygems	>=3.3.3 <3.4.2	3.4.2

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for rexml.
Review the reported fix. Update rexml to 3.4.2 if you use the affected versions. Test the change in a non-production environment first.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 17, 2025
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Source modified
Sep 10, 2026
Evidence: source:osv:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Aug 7, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

### Impact The REXML gems from 3.3.3 to 3.4.1 have a DoS vulnerability when parsing XML containing multiple XML declarations. If you need to parse untrusted XMLs, you may be impacted to these vulnerabilities. ### Patches REXML gems 3.4.2 or later include the patches to fix these vulnerabilities. ### Workarounds Don't parse untrusted XMLs. ### References * https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2025/09/18/dos-rexml-cve-2025-58767/ : An announcement on www.ruby-lang.org

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