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
- Python-openxml_project Python-docx
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, Patch, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org
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.