Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Mammoth Document Processing Library
CVE-2025-11849

6.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Mammoth

Status
Mammoth
Mammoth
Org.zwobble.mammoth:mammoth
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 October 2025

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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Affected Version(s)

mammoth 0.3.25 < 1.11.0

mammoth 0.3.25 < 1.11.0

Mammoth 0 < 1.11.0

References

https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-MAMMOTH-13554470
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PYTHON-MAMMOTH-13561967
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-DOTNET-MAMMOTH-13561968

CVSS V4

Score:
6.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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