CVE-2026-128336
ExcelJS through 4.4.0 Prototype Pollution via __proto__ Defined Name
Description
ExcelJS through 4.4.0 contains a prototype pollution vulnerability that allows attackers to add numeric keys to Object.prototype through a crafted defined name referencing a __proto__ sheet. Attackers can supply an xlsx whose xl/workbook.xml definedName range targets __proto__, causing CellMatrix to write empty arrays onto Object.prototype process-wide when workbook.xlsx.load() runs.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 13, 2026, 10:18 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 13, 2026, 10:18 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ExcelJS to version 4.4.1 or later.
- Validate inputs for defined names targeting __proto__.
- Implement input sanitization for sheet data.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ExcelJS through 4.4.0 contains a prototype pollution vulnerability that allows attackers to add numeric keys to Object.prototype through a crafted defined name referencing a __proto__ sheet. Attackers can supply an xlsx whose xl/workbook.xml definedName range targets __proto__, causing CellMatrix to write empty arrays onto Object.prototype process-wide when workbook.xlsx.load() runs. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/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 CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-1321 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/128xxx/CVE-2026-128336.json">CVE-2026-128336</a> Added Reference https://github.com/exceljs/exceljs Added Reference https://github.com/exceljs/exceljs/blob/v4.4.0/lib/doc/defined-names.js#L182-L193 Added Reference https://github.com/exceljs/exceljs/blob/v4.4.0/lib/utils/cell-matrix.js#L50-L52 Added Reference https://github.com/mateocallec/exceljs-hardened/security/advisories/GHSA-pwgq-2cgg-6ph9 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/exceljs-through-4.4.0-prototype-pollution-via-proto-defined-name