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)

EPSS: 0.024 (82.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

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.