Disclosure summary
Spreadsheet::ParseExcel contains a remote code execution vulnerability due to passing unvalidated input from a file into a string-type “eval”. Specifically, the issue stems from the evaluation of Number format strings within the Excel parsing logic.
CISA remediation guidance
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Original records & references
PUBLISHED 2024-01-02T00:00:00-05:00
MODIFIED 2024-01-02T00:00:00-05:00
INGESTED 2026-10-06T11:42:57-04:00