PHPSpreadsheet Library < 2.3.0 - XXE Injection

7.5
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
CVE CVE-2024-45293
CVSS 7.5 (High)
Publicly Published October 7, 2024
Last Updated October 14, 2024

Description

The security scanner that prevents XXE attacks in the XLSX reader can be bypassed by slightly modifying the XML structure, utilizing white spaces. On servers that allow users to upload their own Excel (XLSX) sheets, Server files, and sensitive information can be disclosed by providing a crafted sheet.

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Vulnerability Details for TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug tablepress (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 2.4.3, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 2.4.2
Patched Version
  • 2.4.3

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