CVE-2026-59263: openoffice — Fix

Description

A manipulated document opened in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.16 or earlier may allow substituted content to be displayed manipulating the user. Such documents are corrupt and should not be opened. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0016

Probability of exploitation

0.05%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-349 CWE-349

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	openoffice	< 4.1.17

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/drr0ss9wrkq0omlrwjhcm8738pjx3xgd

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/11/03/21

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-59263? +

A manipulated document opened in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.16 or earlier may allow substituted content to be displayed manipulating the user. Such documents are corrupt and should not be opened. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-59263? +

CVE-2026-59263 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0016, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-59263? +

CVE-2026-59263 affects products from apache, specifically: openoffice. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-59263? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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