CVE-2023-7101
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
16.7 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
Spreadsheet::ParseExcel version 0.65 is a Perl module used for parsing Excel files. Spreadsheet::ParseExcel is vulnerable to an arbitrary code execution (ACE) 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 (not to be confused with printf-style format strings) within the Excel parsing logic.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2024-01-02
- Patch Due Date
- 2024-01-23
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-12-24
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-7101?
Spreadsheet::ParseExcel version 0.65 is a Perl module used for parsing Excel files. Spreadsheet::ParseExcel is vulnerable to an arbitrary code execution (ACE) 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 (not to be confused with printf-style format strings) within the Excel parsing logic.
Is CVE-2023-7101 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2023-7101 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 1/23/2024.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-7101?
CVE-2023-7101 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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