CVE-2025-54370

PhpSpreadsheet vulnerable to SSRF when reading and displaying a processed HTML document in the browser

Description

PhpOffice/PhpSpreadsheet is a pure PHP library for reading and writing spreadsheet files. Prior to versions 1.30.0, 2.1.12, 2.4.0, 3.10.0, and 5.0.0, SSRF can occur when a processed HTML document is read and displayed in the browser. The vulnerability lies in the setPath method of the PhpOffice\PhpSpreadsheet\Worksheet\Drawing class, where a crafted string from the user is passed to the HTML reader. This issue has been patched in versions 1.30.0, 2.1.12, 2.4.0, 3.10.0, and 5.0.0.

Category

8.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: PHPOffice PhpSpreadsheet
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/security/advisories/GHSA-rx7m-68vc-ppxh
https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/commit/334a67797ace574d1d37c0992ffe283b7415471a
https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/commit/4050f14521d70634c3320b170236574a6106eb39
https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/commit/81a0de2261f698404587a6421a5c6eb263c40b31
https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/commit/ac4befd2f7ccc21a59daef606a02a3d1828ade09
https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/commit/c2cd0e64392438e4c6af082796eb65c1d629a266

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54370?
CVE-2025-54370 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-54370?
To fix CVE-2025-54370, 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-2025-54370 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-54370 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-2025-54370?
CVE-2025-54370 affects PHPOffice PhpSpreadsheet.
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