CVE-2026-59263
Apache OpenOffice: Carefully crafted documents could display different data when opened with different programs, instead of being reported as corrupt.
Description
A manipulated document opened in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.16 or earlier may allow substituted content to be displayed manipulating the user. Such documents are corrupt and should not be opened. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 4, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 4, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | f0158376-9dc2-43b6-827c-5f631a4d8d09 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache OpenOffice to version 4.1.17 or later.
- Avoid opening documents from untrusted sources.
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-2026-59263.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/drr0ss9wrkq0omlrwjhcm8738pjx3xgd |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A manipulated document opened in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.16 or earlier may allow substituted content to be displayed manipulating the user. Such documents are corrupt and should not be opened. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:P/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:P/AU:N/R:A/V:X/RE:X/U:Green Added CWE CWE-349 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/59xxx/CVE-2026-59263.json">CVE-2026-59263</a> Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/drr0ss9wrkq0omlrwjhcm8738pjx3xgd