BoxyHQ, now part of Ory, emphasizes the importance of security, demonstrated by their recent handling of a disclosed vulnerability in a library they use. The vulnerability involved XML signature verification bypasses that could potentially allow attackers to manipulate data or bypass authentication. Coordinated efforts between BoxyHQ, Alexander Tan, library maintainer Chris Barth, WorkOS, and other vendors led to a swift and responsible patching of the issue, ensuring no customers were affected while reinforcing their multi-tenancy security measures. By implementing strict parsing and validation of XML elements, they addressed the flaws effectively. This incident highlights the significance of robust XML signature verification and the critical role of transparency, collaboration, and rapid remediation in cybersecurity. BoxyHQ's approach involved verifying the issue, coordinating with vendors, deploying interim fixes, and releasing a final patch with guidance, showcasing their commitment to security as a collaborative effort. The company encourages ongoing dialogue about security risks and plans to publish a detailed blog post on the exploit and its mitigation.