CVE-2024-55878 (GCVE-0-2024-55878)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-12-12 19:20 – Updated: 2024-12-13 15:57
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Title
Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in SimpleXLSXEx::readXfs and SimpeXLSX::toHTMLEx
Summary
SimpleXLSX is software for parsing and retrieving data from Excel XLSx files. Starting in version 1.0.12 and prior to version 1.1.12, when calling the extended toHTMLEx method, it is possible to execute arbitrary JavaScript code. Version 1.1.12 fixes the issue. As a workaround, don't use direct publication via toHTMLEx.
Severity ?
6.8 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
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Vendor Product Version
shuchkin simplexlsx Affected: >= 1.0.12, < 1.1.12
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