CVE-2024-56408
PhpSpreadsheet Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability
Description
PhpSpreadsheet is a PHP library for reading and writing spreadsheet files. Versions prior to 3.7.0, 2.3.5, 2.1.6, and 1.29.7 have no sanitization in the `/vendor/phpoffice/phpspreadsheet/samples/Engineering/Convert-Online.php` file, which leads to the possibility of a cross-site scripting attack. Versions 3.7.0, 2.3.5, 2.1.6, and 1.29.7 contain a patch for the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 3, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 21, 2025, 4:58 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
2.7
Exploitability Score :
2.3
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-56408
vulnerability.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-56408.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/commit/700a80346be269af668914172bc6f4521982d0b4 | Patch |
| https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/security/advisories/GHSA-x88g-h956-m5xg | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/security/advisories/GHSA-x88g-h956-m5xg | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:phpoffice:phpspreadsheet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.29.7 *cpe:2.3:a:phpoffice:phpspreadsheet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.0.0 up to (excluding) 2.1.6 *cpe:2.3:a:phpoffice:phpspreadsheet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.2.0 up to (excluding) 2.3.5 *cpe:2.3:a:phpoffice:phpspreadsheet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 3.3.0 up to (excluding) 3.7.0 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/commit/700a80346be269af668914172bc6f4521982d0b4 Types: Patch Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/security/advisories/GHSA-x88g-h956-m5xg Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/security/advisories/GHSA-x88g-h956-m5xg Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/security/advisories/GHSA-x88g-h956-m5xg -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jan. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description PhpSpreadsheet is a PHP library for reading and writing spreadsheet files. Versions prior to 3.7.0, 2.3.5, 2.1.6, and 1.29.7 have is no sanitization in the `/vendor/phpoffice/phpspreadsheet/samples/Engineering/Convert-Online.php` file, which leads to the possibility of a cross-site scripting attack. Versions 3.7.0, 2.3.5, 2.1.6, and 1.29.7 contain a patch for the issue. PhpSpreadsheet is a PHP library for reading and writing spreadsheet files. Versions prior to 3.7.0, 2.3.5, 2.1.6, and 1.29.7 have no sanitization in the `/vendor/phpoffice/phpspreadsheet/samples/Engineering/Convert-Online.php` file, which leads to the possibility of a cross-site scripting attack. Versions 3.7.0, 2.3.5, 2.1.6, and 1.29.7 contain a patch for the issue. -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description PhpSpreadsheet is a PHP library for reading and writing spreadsheet files. Versions prior to 3.7.0, 2.3.5, 2.1.6, and 1.29.7 have is no sanitization in the `/vendor/phpoffice/phpspreadsheet/samples/Engineering/Convert-Online.php` file, which leads to the possibility of a cross-site scripting attack. Versions 3.7.0, 2.3.5, 2.1.6, and 1.29.7 contain a patch for the issue. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:L/SI:H/SA:L/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/commit/700a80346be269af668914172bc6f4521982d0b4 Added Reference https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/security/advisories/GHSA-x88g-h956-m5xg
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-56408 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-56408
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