Vulnerability Description
python-docx before 0.8.6 allows context-dependent attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted document.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python-Openxml Project | Python-Docx | <= 0.8.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/28/7Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/28/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91485Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/python-openxml/python-docx/blob/v0.8.6/HISTORY.rstPatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/python-openxml/python-docx/commit/61b40b161b64173ab8e362aec1f
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/28/7Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/28/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91485Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/python-openxml/python-docx/blob/v0.8.6/HISTORY.rstPatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/python-openxml/python-docx/commit/61b40b161b64173ab8e362aec1f
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5851?
CVE-2016-5851 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). python-docx before 0.8.6 allows context-dependent attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted document.
How severe is CVE-2016-5851?
CVE-2016-5851 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5851?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python-Openxml Project Python-Docx.