JavaScript Code Execution Vulnerability in SimpleXLSX Software
CVE-2024-56364

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Shuchkin

Status
Simplexlsx
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-56364?

The SimpleXLSX software, utilized for parsing and extracting data from Excel XLSX files, has a security vulnerability that arises when the extended toHTMLEx method is invoked. This flaw allows for the execution of arbitrary JavaScript code, potentially endangering users by enabling malicious scripts to be executed within the context of the application. This vulnerability impacts versions starting from 1.0.12 up to 1.1.13. Users are advised to upgrade to version 1.1.13 or later to mitigate this issue. For further details regarding the vulnerability and its remediation, refer to the official advisory and the relevant commit logs.

Affected Version(s)

simplexlsx >= 1.0.12, < 1.1.13

References

https://github.com/shuchkin/simplexlsx/security/advisorie...
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https://github.com/shuchkin/simplexlsx/commit/71a5e3d40d1...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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