CVE-2024-23525
CVE-2024-23525 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tozt Spreadsheet with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21020
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Tozt Spreadsheet
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
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 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-23525 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-23525?
- CVE-2024-23525 affects Tozt Spreadsheet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-23525?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-23525 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-23525 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21020.
- When was CVE-2024-23525 published?
- CVE-2024-23525 was published on 2024-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/18/4
- https://gist.github.com/phvietan/d1c95a88ab6e17047b0248d6bf9eac4a
- https://github.com/MichaelDaum/spreadsheet-parsexlsx/issues/10
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/01/msg00018.html
- https://metacpan.org/release/NUDDLEGG/Spreadsheet-ParseXLSX-0.30/changes
- https://security.metacpan.org/2024/02/10/vulnerable-spreadsheet-parsing-modules.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tozt:spreadsheet\:\:parsexlsx:*:*:*:*:*:perl:*:*
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