Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Mammoth Document Processing Library

CVE-2025-11849

What is CVE-2025-11849?

The Mammoth Document Processing Library contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit improper path or file type validation when handling docx files linked to external images. This flaw enables an attacker to read arbitrary files on the server where the library is executed and can lead to excessive resource consumption by crafting malicious docx files referencing device files. It is crucial for users of the affected versions to implement the necessary updates to safeguard against potential exploitation.

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