CVE-2026-3663

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified

CVE-2026-3663 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in xlnt-community xlnt up to 1.6.1. This issue affects the function xlnt::detail::compound_document_istreambuf::xsgetn of the file source/detail/cryptography/compound_document.cpp of the component XLSX File Parser. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in xlnt-community xlnt up to 1.6.1. This issue affects the function xlnt::detail::compound_document_istreambuf::xsgetn of the file source/detail/cryptography/compound_document.cpp of the component XLSX File Parser. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds read. The attack is only possible with local access. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The patch is named 147. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Xlnt-CommunityXlnt<= 1.6.1

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Timeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-3663?
A vulnerability was found in xlnt-community xlnt up to 1.6.1. This issue affects the function xlnt::detail::compound_document_istreambuf::xsgetn of the file source/detail/cryptography/compound_document.cpp of the component XLSX File Parser. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds read. The attack is only possible with local access. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The patch is named 147. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-3663?
CVE-2026-3663 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-3663?
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.

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