XXE in Python-Openxml Project Python-Docx
CVE-2016-5851
python-docx before 0.8.6 allows context-dependent attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted document.
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.024 (83.1th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 83rd percentile — 83.1% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.024 · newest: 0.024 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/28/7 (mailing-list, Patch, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/28/8 (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- github.com/python-openxml/python-docx/blob/v0.8.6/HISTORY.rst (Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/91485 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/… (vendor-advisory)
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/… (vendor-advisory)
- github.com/python-openxml/python-docx/commit/61b40b161b64173ab8e362aec1fd197948…
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5851?
- CVE-2016-5851 is a high-severity vulnerability in Python-Openxml Project Python-Docx, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2016-12-21.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5851?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.