high8.2
CVE-2017-5992
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in Openpyxl
Impact
Openpyxl 2.4.1 resolves external entities by default, which allows remote attackers to conduct XXE attacks via a crafted .xlsx document.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| pip | openpyxl | <= 2.4.1 | 2.4.2 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Openpyxl | Version 2.4.1 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/07/5
- https://bitbucket.org/openpyxl/openpyxl/commits/3b4905f428e1
- https://bitbucket.org/openpyxl/openpyxl/issues/749
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=854442
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-chqf-hx79-gxc6
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-5992
- https://foss.heptapod.net/openpyxl/openpyxl/-/commit/7fe678fd89fd
- https://foss.heptapod.net/openpyxl/openpyxl/-/issues/749
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/openpyxl/PYSEC-2017-48.yaml