CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-5992

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Openpyxl version 2.4.1 resolves external entities by default, allowing remote attackers to conduct XXE attacks via a crafted .xlsx document.

Risk Assessment

An XXE attack may lead to the disclosure of sensitive data or unauthorized operations on the server, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Openpyxl to the latest version to minimize the risk associated with XXE attacks.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Openpyxl 2.4.1 resolves external entities by default, which allows remote attackers to conduct XXE attacks via a crafted .xlsx document.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS