Vulnerability Description
Apache OpenOffice documents can contain links to other files. A missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice allowed an attacker to craft a document that would cause external links to be loaded without prompt. In the affected versions of Apache OpenOffice, documents that used background fill images, or bullet images, linked to external files would load the contents of those files without prompting the user for permission to do so. This issue affects Apache OpenOffice: through 4.1.15. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.16, which fixes the issue.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Openoffice | < 4.1.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/08n4mdx0pnhqsllnkc63d27sdgq3tygcMailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2025-64404.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/11/11/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-64404?
CVE-2025-64404 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Apache OpenOffice documents can contain links to other files. A missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice allowed an attacker to craft a document that would cause external links to be ...
How severe is CVE-2025-64404?
CVE-2025-64404 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-64404?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Openoffice.