CVE-2021-25631
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CVE-2021-25631 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the LibreOffice 7-1 series in versions prior to 7.1.2, and in the 7-0 series in versions prior to 7.0.5, the denylist can be circumvented by manipulating the link so it doesn't match the denylist but results in ShellExecute attempting to launch an executable type.. EPSS estimates a 4.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the LibreOffice 7-1 series in versions prior to 7.1.2, and in the 7-0 series in versions prior to 7.0.5, the denylist can be circumvented by manipulating the link so it doesn't match the denylist but results in ShellExecute attempting to launch an executable type.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libreoffice | Libreoffice | >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.5 |
| Libreoffice | Libreoffice | >= 7.1.0, < 7.1.2 |
References
- https://positive.security/blog/url-open-rce#open-libreofficeExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://positive.security/blog/url-open-rce#open-libreofficeExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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