CVE-2024-12426

URL fetching can be used to exfiltrate arbitrary INI file values and environment variables

Description

Exposure of Environmental Variables and arbitrary INI file values to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in The Document Foundation LibreOffice. URLs could be constructed which expanded environmental variables or INI file values, so potentially sensitive information could be exfiltrated to a remote server on opening a document containing such links. This issue affects LibreOffice: from 24.8 before < 24.8.4.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: The Document Foundation LibreOffice
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/security/advisories/cve-2024-12426

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12426?
CVE-2024-12426 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12426?
To fix CVE-2024-12426, 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-2024-12426 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12426 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-12426?
CVE-2024-12426 affects The Document Foundation LibreOffice.
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