CVE-2026-115943
Spreadsheet::XLSX versions before 0.19 for Perl allow code execution via string eval of number format conditions in ExcelFmt
Description
Spreadsheet::XLSX versions before 0.19 for Perl allow code execution via string eval of number format conditions in ExcelFmt. When a number format has a condition such as [>100], ExcelFmt chooses the format section by passing the condition and the cell value to a string eval. Both come from the workbook, and the eval runs while Spreadsheet::XLSX->new parses it. An attacker who supplies an XLSX file can run arbitrary Perl code.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 29, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 29, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-115943
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update Spreadsheet::XLSX to version 0.19 or later.
- Remove or sanitize user-supplied XLSX files.
- Review input validation for file parsers.
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-2026-115943.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://metacpan.org/release/ASB/Spreadsheet-XLSX-0.19/changes |
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-2026-115943 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-115943
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 9b29abf9-4ab0-4765-b253-1875cd9b441e
Oct. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Spreadsheet::XLSX versions before 0.19 for Perl allow code execution via string eval of number format conditions in ExcelFmt. When a number format has a condition such as [>100], ExcelFmt chooses the format section by passing the condition and the cell value to a string eval. Both come from the workbook, and the eval runs while Spreadsheet::XLSX->new parses it. An attacker who supplies an XLSX file can run arbitrary Perl code. Added CWE CWE-95 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/115xxx/CVE-2026-115943.json">CVE-2026-115943</a> Added Reference https://metacpan.org/release/ASB/Spreadsheet-XLSX-0.19/changes