🛡️ CVE-2015-3542 — phpexcel
Description
PHPExcel XXE Vulnerability
PHPExcel XXE Vulnerability
How this vulnerability can be exploited
This issue can be reached over the network, attack complexity is low, an attacker needs no privileges on the target. No user interaction is required. Rated impact: confidentiality none, integrity high, availability none.
Weakness class
CVE-2015-3542 is classified as CWE-611: XML External Entity Reference (XXE). An XML parser resolves external entities, letting a crafted document read local files or reach internal services.
Affected software
CVE-2015-3542 is recorded against 1 package.
- phpoffice/phpexcel (fixed in 1.8.1)
Timeline and source
Published on 7 November 2024. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
Details
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| phpoffice/phpexcel | — | 1.8.1 |
References
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