CVE-2016-5851 Information

Description

python-docx before 0.8.6 allows context-dependent attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted document.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Reference

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/28/7 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/28/8 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91485 https://github.com/python-openxml/python-docx/blob/v0.8.6/HISTORY.rst

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction Required

NONE

Scope

REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

Base Score

HIGH

Base Severity

8.8