Vulnerability Description
Excel-Streaming-Reader is an easy-to-use implementation of a streaming Excel reader using Apache POI. Prior to xlsx-streamer 2.1.0, the XML parser that was used did apply all the necessary settings to prevent XML Entity Expansion issues. Upgrade to version 2.1.0 to receive a patch. There is no known workaround.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Excel Streaming Reader Project | Excel Streaming Reader | < 2.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/monitorjbl/excel-streaming-reader/commit/0749c7b9709db078ccdePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/monitorjbl/excel-streaming-reader/security/advisories/GHSA-xvPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/monitorjbl/excel-streaming-reader/commit/0749c7b9709db078ccdePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/monitorjbl/excel-streaming-reader/security/advisories/GHSA-xvPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-23640?
CVE-2022-23640 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Excel-Streaming-Reader is an easy-to-use implementation of a streaming Excel reader using Apache POI. Prior to xlsx-streamer 2.1.0, the XML parser that was used did apply all the necessary settings to...
How severe is CVE-2022-23640?
CVE-2022-23640 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-23640?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Excel Streaming Reader Project Excel Streaming Reader.