What is CVE-2017-5992?

CVE-2017-5992 is a high-severity vulnerability in Python Openpyxl, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2017-02-15.

How severe is CVE-2017-5992?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.

XXE in Python Openpyxl

CVE-2017-5992

Openpyxl 2.4.1 resolves external entities by default, which allows remote attackers to conduct XXE attacks via a crafted .xlsx document.

Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)

EPSS: 0.012 (63.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Python Openpyxl — versions 2.4.1
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-611 — Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE)

References

cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
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cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5992?: CVE-2017-5992 is a high-severity vulnerability in Python Openpyxl, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2017-02-15.
How severe is CVE-2017-5992?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.