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Apache OpenOffice before 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to...

High severity Unreviewed Published May 13, 2022 to the GitHub Advisory Database • Updated Apr 12, 2025

Package

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Affected versions

Unknown

Patched versions

Unknown

Description

Apache OpenOffice before 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands and possibly have other unspecified impact via a crafted Calc spreadsheet.

References

Published by the National Vulnerability Database Aug 26, 2014
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database May 13, 2022
Last updated Apr 12, 2025

Severity

High

EPSS score

Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)

This score estimates the probability of this vulnerability being exploited within the next 30 days. Data provided by FIRST.
(92nd percentile)

Weaknesses

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. Learn more on MITRE.

CVE ID

CVE-2014-3524

GHSA ID

GHSA-7h2p-mc8p-mxwq

Source code

No known source code

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