CVE-2024-45293

PHPSpreadsheet Library < 2.3.0 - XXE Injection

highImproper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

7.5

CVSS Score

7.5

CVSS Score

high

Severity

1.6

Patched in

183d

Time to patch

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.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

High

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Technical Details

Affected versions<=1.5

PublishedOctober 7, 2024

Last updatedApril 7, 2025

Affected pluginusers-import-export-with-excel-for-wp

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/38f950b7-e3a0-4e05-a8b0-9cc6b6c66b0c?source=api-prod

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