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  1. High, CVSS 8.7PyPIAmendedPublished

    Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in python-docx

    CVE-2016-5851 · GHSA-34wj-p5jm-2p96

    Affected
    • PyPI python-docx <= 0.8.5
    Fixed in
    0.8.6· Vendor fix available
    Issue
    python-docx before 0.8.6 allows context-dependent attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted document.

    Recommended action: Upgrade to 0.8.6 or later, then redeploy and verify.A vendor fix does not resolve your finding until you verify it in your own systems.

    Sources:osv.dev (1)github.com (2)Source checked Evidence →