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CVE-2015-3542: PHPExcel XXE Vulnerability

November 7, 2024 (updated October 31, 2025)

PHPExcel XXE Vulnerability

References

  • github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/phpoffice/phpexcel/CVE-2015-3542.yaml
  • github.com/PHPOffice/PHPExcel
  • github.com/PHPOffice/PHPExcel/commit/0ab614fd952f82f9b7a9280731daa2300e6b000c
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-3m9x-2qfj-xvq4
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3542

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions before 1.8.1

Fixed versions

  • 1.8.1

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.8.1 or above.

Impact 7.5 HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

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Weakness

  • CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

Source file

packagist/phpoffice/phpexcel/CVE-2015-3542.yml

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