XML External Entity Vulnerability in PHPOffice Common
CVE-2018-14065

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
PHPoffice Project
Status
Common
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 July 2018

Summary

The PHPOffice Common library, specifically in the XMLReader.php file, is susceptible to XML External Entity (XXE) attacks prior to version 0.2.9. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the way XML data is processed, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, server-side request forgery (SSRF), and other harmful consequences. It is crucial for users to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability and ensure their applications remain secure.

References

https://github.com/PHPOffice/Common/releases/tag/0.2.9
x_refsource_MISC
https://github.com/PHPOffice/PHPWord/issues/1421
x_refsource_MISC
https://github.com/PHPOffice/Common/pull/23
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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