CVE-2024-23525
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.78%
Last modified
CVE-2024-23525 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Spreadsheet::ParseXLSX package before 0.30 for Perl allows XXE attacks because it neglects to use the no_xxe option of XML::Twig.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Spreadsheet::ParseXLSX package before 0.30 for Perl allows XXE attacks because it neglects to use the no_xxe option of XML::Twig.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tozt | Spreadsheet\ | < 0.30 | Parsexlsx |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/18/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://gist.github.com/phvietan/d1c95a88ab6e17047b0248d6bf9eac4aExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/18/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://gist.github.com/phvietan/d1c95a88ab6e17047b0248d6bf9eac4aExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-23525?
The Spreadsheet::ParseXLSX package before 0.30 for Perl allows XXE attacks because it neglects to use the no_xxe option of XML::Twig.
How severe is CVE-2024-23525?
CVE-2024-23525 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23525?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2024
- CVE-2024-2352A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been …9.8
- CVE-2024-23520Missing Authorization vulnerability in AccessAlly PopupAlly.…4.3
- CVE-2024-23521Missing Authorization vulnerability in Happyforms.This issue…5.3
- CVE-2024-23522Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web…6.1
- CVE-2024-23523Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor v…6.5
- CVE-2024-23524Missing Authorization vulnerability in ONTRAPORT Inc. PilotP…8.8
- CVE-2024-23526An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in WLAvalancheService co…7.5
- CVE-2024-23527An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in WLAvalancheService co…7.5
- CVE-2024-23528An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in WLAvalancheService co…7.5
- CVE-2024-23529An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in WLAvalancheService co…7.5
- CVE-2024-2353A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been …8.8
- CVE-2024-23530An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in WLAvalancheService co…7.5
Are you affected by CVE-2024-23525?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST