PHPSpreadsheet Library < 2.3.0 - XXE Injection
The security scanner that prevents XXE attacks in the XLSX reader can be bypassed by slightly modifying the XML structure, utilizing white spaces. On servers that allow users to upload their own Excel (XLSX) sheets, Server files, and sensitive information can be disclosed by providing a crafted sheet.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composer package | phpoffice/phpexcel | <= 1.8.2 | no fix |
| Composer package | phpoffice/phpspreadsheet | >= 2.2.0, < 2.3.0, < 1.29.1, >= 2.0.0, < 2.1.1 | 2.3.0, 1.29.1, 2.1.1 |
| WordPress plugin | Advanced Contact form 7 DB | <= 2.0.5 | no fix |
| WordPress plugin | Import Content in WordPress & WooCommerce with Excel | <= 4.3 | 4.4 |
| WordPress plugin | Products Stock Manager with Excel for WooCommerce Inventory | <= 1.8 | 2.1 |
| WordPress plugin | TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy | <= 2.4.2 | 2.4.3 |
| WordPress plugin | Import Users & Customers | Export Users with Excel for WordPress & WooCommerce | <= 1.5 | 1.6 |
| WordPress plugin | Visualizer – Tables & Charts Manager with Built-in AI Generator | <= 3.11.6 | 3.11.7 |
| WordPress plugin | Product Excel Import Export & Bulk Edit for WooCommerce | <= 4.6 | 4.7 |
| WordPress plugin | Advanced Order Export For WooCommerce | <= 3.6.0 | 4.0.1 |
| WordPress plugin | Product Excel Import & Export for WooCommerce | <= 5.9 | 6.0 |
References
- https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/security/advisories/GHSA-6hwr-6v2f-3m88
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45293
- https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/commit/3bcd51826b7f089d1641e756c83030c30c3bdb0c
- https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/commit/7d6cb09f6e8204f65e6dd5a0490f7f45f44bb331
- https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/commit/949ff63e1f6413e6485f73af012d506aa81384bf
- https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/38f950b7-e3a0-4e05-a8b0-9cc6b6c66b0c?source=api-prod
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-611- Platform
- Composer, WordPress
- Package
phpoffice/phpexcel, phpoffice/phpspreadsheet, Advanced Contact form 7 DB- Disclosed
- 07.10.2024
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-6hwr-6v2f-3m88 - CC BY 4.0
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Vulnerability history: Advanced Contact form 7 DB
All published vulnerabilities of this package (WordPress plugin), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 13
- First → latest
- 04.2019 09.2026
- Without a fix
- 2
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 1
- High 3
- Medium 8
- Low 1
Disclosures per year
- 2019: 1
- 2020: 1
- 2021: 0
- 2022: 3
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 3
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 5
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