CVE-2020-13958 Unrestricted actions leads to arbitrary code execution in crafted documents
Fixed in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8
Description
A vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice scripting events allows an attacker to construct documents containing hyperlinks pointing to an executable on the target users file system. These hyperlinks can be triggered unconditionally. In fixed versions no internal protocol may be called from the document event handler and other hyperlinks require a control-click.
Severity: Low
There are no known exploits of this vulnerability.
A proof-of-concept demonstration exists.
Thanks to the reporter for discovering this issue.
Vendor: The Apache Software Foundation
Versions Affected
All Apache OpenOffice versions 4.1.7 and older are affected.
OpenOffice.org versions may also be affected.
Mitigation
Install Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 for the latest maintenance and cumulative security fixes. Use the Apache OpenOffice download page .
Acknowledgments
The Apache OpenOffice Security Team would like to thank Imre Rad for discovering and reporting this attack vector.
Further Information
For additional information and assistance, consult the Apache OpenOffice Community Forums or make requests to the users@openoffice.apache.org public mailing list.
The latest information on Apache OpenOffice security bulletins can be found at the Bulletin Archive page .