CVE-2024-23525 XML external entity in n/a
An attacker can exploit XML External Entity vulnerabilities in the Perl Spreadsheet::ParseXLSX library to read sensitive files or cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-23525?
CVE-2024-23525 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Spreadsheet::ParseXLSX package before 0.30 for Perl allows XXE attacks because it neglects to use the no_xxe option of XML::Twig.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23525?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
perl-Spreadsheet-ParseXLSX openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 0.310.0-1.1 |
Products include Tozt Spreadsheet\.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23525?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2024-23525 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-23525 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-23525, GHSA-cxjh-j6f8-vrmf, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-23525, openSUSE-SU-2024:13760-1.