🛡️ CVE-2017-5992 — openpyxl
Description
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in Openpyxl
Openpyxl 2.4.1 resolves external entities by default, which allows remote attackers to conduct XXE attacks via a crafted .xlsx document.
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. A user must be tricked into taking some action. Rated impact: confidentiality none, integrity none, availability none.
Weakness class
CVE-2017-5992 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-2017-5992 is recorded against 1 package.
- openpyxl (fixed in 2.4.2)
Timeline and source
Published on 17 May 2022 and last revised on 7 October 2024. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
nvd.nist.gov (Advisory)
bitbucket.org (Web)
bitbucket.org (Web)
bugs.debian.org (Web)
foss.heptapod.net (Package)
foss.heptapod.net (Web)
foss.heptapod.net (Web)
github.com (Advisory)
github.com (Web)
www.openwall.com (Web)
Details
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:H
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| openpyxl | — | 2.4.2 |
References
Similar Threats
- Unknown MAL-2023-1925
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