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CVE-2025-2777

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

SysAid On-Prem versions <= 23.3.40 are vulnerable to an unauthenticated XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the lshw processing functionality, allowing for administrator account takeover and file read primitives.

Published May 7, 2025 · Updated Feb 26, 2026

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2025-2777 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Sysaid, SysAid On-Prem.
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since May 14, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Sysaid <=23.3.40, Sysaid 23.3.40.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

73%

Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

SysAid On-Prem versions <= 23.3.40 are vulnerable to an unauthenticated XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the lshw processing functionality, allowing for administrator account takeover and file read primitives.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
Industry KEV feedMay 14, 2025n/aNot reported
CIRCL KEVMay 14, 2025n/aNot reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
SysaidSysaidSee advisory23.3.40
SysAid On-PremSee advisoryn/a

Patched Releases

Sysaid

<=23.3.40

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    May 7, 2025

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    May 14, 2025

  3. Added to CIRCL KEV

    May 14, 2025

  4. Last updated

    Feb 26, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

References

7 more references in the full CVE brief

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