REXML: Multiple Vulnerabilities — GLSA 202507-08

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in REXML, the worst of which can lead to a denial of service.

Affected packages

dev-ruby/rexml on all architectures
Affected versions < 3.3.9
Unaffected versions >= 3.3.9

Background

REXML is an XML toolkit for Ruby.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in REXML. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All REXML users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-ruby/rexml-3.3.9"
 

References

Release date
July 08, 2025

Latest revision
July 08, 2025: 1

Severity
normal

Exploitable
remote

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