CVE-2016-5851

python-docx before 0.8.6 allows context-dependent attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted document.

CVSS v3.0 8.8 HIGH
CVSS v2.0 6.8 MEDIUM

8.8^/10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

6.8^/10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

Vector : AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Exploitability : 8.6 / Impact : 6.4

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity MEDIUM

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/python-openxml/python-docx/blob/v0.8.6/HISTORY.rst	Patch Release Notes Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91485	Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/28/8	Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/28/7	Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6FFMOH7ZPOPQWNJGUZOS5LXX4MGNRXXT/	Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XU2WSYRNB7CLBBFCGSX34XHACTA2SWDZ/	Third Party Advisory

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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:python-openxml_project:python-docx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2016-12-21 14:59

Updated : 2021-09-09 10:25

NVD link : CVE-2016-5851

Mitre link : CVE-2016-5851

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-611

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

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Products Affected

python-openxml_project

python-docx

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