CVE-2016-5000: XEE
First published: Fri Aug 05 2016(Updated: )
The XLSX2CSV example in Apache POI before 3.14 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted OpenXML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache POI | <=3.13 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-5000
- https://lists.apache.org/list.html?user@poi.apache.org
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996759
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-pmqq-7wfv-jfff (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538981/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92100
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037741
- https://lists.apache.org/list.html?user%40poi.apache.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5000?
CVE-2016-5000 has been assigned a CVSS score indicating a medium severity due to its potential for data exposure.
How does CVE-2016-5000 allow exploitation?
CVE-2016-5000 allows exploitation through crafted OpenXML documents that leverage external entity declarations to read arbitrary files.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-5000?
CVE-2016-5000 affects Apache POI versions prior to 3.14, specifically up to version 3.13.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2016-5000?
To mitigate CVE-2016-5000, upgrade Apache POI to version 3.14 or later to eliminate the vulnerability.
Are there specific file types that CVE-2016-5000 can exploit?
CVE-2016-5000 can exploit OpenXML document files, which may contain vulnerable external entity declarations.
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