Vulnerability Description
Apache OpenOffice documents can contain links. 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, Calc spreadsheet containing DDE links 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/0jjftxkcc4l9kt7jjn630hfrh2ygfcbkMailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2025-64405.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/11/11/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-64405?
CVE-2025-64405 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Apache OpenOffice documents can contain links. A missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice allowed an attacker to craft a document that would cause external links to be loaded without ...
How severe is CVE-2025-64405?
CVE-2025-64405 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-2025-64405?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Openoffice.