High · published November 12, 2025
🚨 A missing authorization check in Apache OpenOffice Calc lets crafted documents link to external files without a prompt! Think of it like a hotel receptionist who accepts any request to send a guest's luggage elsewhere without verifying the destination — leaving sensitive data vulnerable to unexpected hands! 📦 An attacker could craft a seemingly innocent spreadsheet that silently pulls in data from other files, potentially exposing sensitive information without any warning. This could lead to massive data leaks or unauthorized access to crucial resources, creating a security nightmare! ⚡
Think of it like a hotel receptionist who accepts any request to send a guest's luggage elsewhere without verifying the destination — leaving sensitive data vulnerable to unexpected hands! 📦 This vulnerability arises due to a missing authorization check when loading external data sources in Apache OpenOffice Calc, which allows attackers to bypass user prompts and access unauthorized files.
An attacker could craft a seemingly innocent spreadsheet that silently pulls in data from other files, potentially exposing sensitive information without any warning. This could lead to massive data leaks or unauthorized access to crucial resources, creating a security nightmare! ⚡ Upgrade immediately to Apache OpenOffice version 4.1.16 to secure your environment. It's essential to review and audit your existing spreadsheets to ensure no malicious links were introduced prior to the upgrade. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll have your systems secured in no time! ✨
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apache/openoffice | < 4.1.16 | 4.1.16 |