CVE-2024-55969

DocIO in Syncfusion Essential Studio for ASP.NET MVC before 27.1.55 throws XMLException during the resaving of a DOCX document with an external reference XML…

Critical · published December 15, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An XMLException rears its ugly head during the resaving of DOCX files! This pesky bug in Syncfusion Essential Studio could spell trouble if you’re not careful. 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a chef trying to repackage a soup with ingredients from an old recipe that just won't mix—each attempt brings a new surprise (read: error) that could ruin the dish! 🍲 If this vulnerability is exploited, it could lead to crashes when handling documents with external XML references, leaving your application in a state of disarray. Imagine users being unable to access critical documents, resulting in frustration and delays—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a chef trying to repackage a soup with ingredients from an old recipe that just won't mix—each attempt brings a new surprise (read: error) that could ruin the dish! 🍲 In Syncfusion Essential Studio for ASP.NET MVC versions before 27.1.55, an XMLException occurs when users attempt to resave DOCX documents that reference external XML, leading to potential service disruptions.

What to do

If this vulnerability is exploited, it could lead to crashes when handling documents with external XML references, leaving your application in a state of disarray. Imagine users being unable to access critical documents, resulting in frustration and delays—absolutely devastating! To protect your application, update Syncfusion Essential Studio to version 27.1.55 or later immediately. Ensure that any DOCX documents with external references are reviewed thoroughly before resaving. Don't delay—this is critical! 🔒 This is fixable! Follow these steps, and you’ll have your services back on track in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00625 · 49.4th percentile
Published
2024-12-15T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 DEC 00:00Z
    DocIO in Syncfusion Essential Studio for ASP.NET MVC before 27.1.55 throws XMLException during the resaving of a DOCX document with an external reference XML…
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