CVE-2025-8005
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Publication date: 2025-09-17

Last updated on: 2025-09-22

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description
Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt XE File Parsing Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of XE files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-26237.
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Published
2025-09-17
Last Modified
2025-09-22
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2026-06-16
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2025-09-17
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-8005
EUVD
EUVD-2025-29785
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ashlar cobalt *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-843 The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a type confusion flaw in the parsing of XE files in Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt XE. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper validation of user-supplied data. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file, leading to code execution in the context of the current process.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on your system with the privileges of the affected application process. This can lead to full compromise of the application, potential data theft, system manipulation, or further attacks within the environment.

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