Vulnerability Description
PHPSpreadsheet is a pure PHP library for reading and writing spreadsheet files. `\PhpOffice\PhpSpreadsheet\Writer\Html` does not sanitize "javascript:" URLs from hyperlink `href` attributes, resulting in a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability. This issue has been addressed in release versions 1.29.2, 2.1.1, and 2.3.0. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpoffice | Phpspreadsheet | < 1.29.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/security/advisories/GHSA-r8w8-74ww-jExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-45292?
CVE-2024-45292 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). PHPSpreadsheet is a pure PHP library for reading and writing spreadsheet files. `\PhpOffice\PhpSpreadsheet\Writer\Html` does not sanitize "javascript:" URLs from hyperlink `href` attributes, resulting...
How severe is CVE-2024-45292?
CVE-2024-45292 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-45292?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpoffice Phpspreadsheet.