CVE-2016-5851

Description

python-docx before 0.8.6 allows context-dependent attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted document.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.90% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/28/7 patch mailing list third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/28/8 third party advisory mailing list
https://github.com/python-openxml/python-docx/blob/v0.8.6/HISTORY.rst patch vendor advisory release notes
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91485 third party advisory vdb entry
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6FFMOH7ZPOPQWNJGUZOS5LXX4MGNRXXT/ vendor advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XU2WSYRNB7CLBBFCGSX34XHACTA2SWDZ/ vendor advisory
https://github.com/python-openxml/python-docx/commit/61b40b161b64173ab8e362aec1fd197948431beb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5851?
CVE-2016-5851 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5851?
To fix CVE-2016-5851, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-5851 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-5851 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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