CVE-2018-6871

Name: CVE-2018-6871
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-09T06:29:00.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 23.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6871 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. LibreOffice before 5.4.5 and 6.x before 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via =WEBSERVICE calls in a document, which use the COM.MICROSOFT.WEBSERVICE function.. EPSS estimates a 23.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

LibreOffice before 5.4.5 and 6.x before 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via =WEBSERVICE calls in a document, which use the COM.MICROSOFT.WEBSERVICE function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

23.20%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libreoffice	Libreoffice	< 5.4.5
Libreoffice	Libreoffice	6.0.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	17.10
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.5
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Tus	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Tus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0418Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0517Third Party Advisory
https://cgit.freedesktop.org/libreoffice/core/commit/?h=libreoffice-5-4-5&id=a916fc0c0e0e8b10cb4158fa0fa173fe205d434aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jollheef/libreoffice-remote-arbitrary-file-disclosureExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3579-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4111Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44022/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/security/advisories/cve-2018-1055/Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0418Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0517Third Party Advisory
https://cgit.freedesktop.org/libreoffice/core/commit/?h=libreoffice-5-4-5&id=a916fc0c0e0e8b10cb4158fa0fa173fe205d434aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jollheef/libreoffice-remote-arbitrary-file-disclosureExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3579-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4111Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44022/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/security/advisories/cve-2018-1055/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6871?

LibreOffice before 5.4.5 and 6.x before 6.0.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via =WEBSERVICE calls in a document, which use the COM.MICROSOFT.WEBSERVICE function.

How severe is CVE-2018-6871?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6871 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 23.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6871?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-6871?

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Source: NVD / NIST