Vulnerability Description
The XLSX2CSV example in Apache POI before 3.14 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted OpenXML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Poi | <= 3.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996759
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538981/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92100
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037741
- https://lists.apache.org/list.html?user%40poi.apache.org
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996759
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538981/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92100
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037741
- https://lists.apache.org/list.html?user%40poi.apache.org
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5000?
CVE-2016-5000 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The XLSX2CSV example in Apache POI before 3.14 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted OpenXML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity re...
How severe is CVE-2016-5000?
CVE-2016-5000 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5000?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Poi.