CVE-2026-128347
ExcelJS through 4.4.0 Arbitrary File Read via WorkbookWriter addImage Filename
Description
ExcelJS through 4.4.0 contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability in the streaming WorkbookWriter that allows attackers to read local files by supplying crafted image filenames to addImage. Attackers can inject ../ path segments into user-controlled image paths, causing addMedia to embed any file readable by the Node.js process under xl/media in the generated workbook.
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 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ExcelJS to version 4.4.1 or later.
- Review and sanitize all image filenames.
- Validate input paths for security.
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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 an arbitrary file read vulnerability in the streaming WorkbookWriter that allows attackers to read local files by supplying crafted image filenames to addImage. Attackers can inject ../ path segments into user-controlled image paths, causing addMedia to embed any file readable by the Node.js process under xl/media in the generated workbook. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/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:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-73 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/128xxx/CVE-2026-128347.json">CVE-2026-128347</a> Added Reference https://github.com/exceljs/exceljs Added Reference https://github.com/exceljs/exceljs/blob/v4.4.0/lib/stream/xlsx/workbook-writer.js#L124-L130 Added Reference https://github.com/exceljs/exceljs/blob/v4.4.0/lib/stream/xlsx/workbook-writer.js#L230-L237 Added Reference https://github.com/mateocallec/exceljs-hardened/security/advisories/GHSA-f9m8-8qmf-qq29 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/exceljs-through-4.4.0-arbitrary-file-read-via-workbookwriter-addimage-filename