CVE-2024-23525: The Spreadsheet::ParseXLSX package before 0.30 for Perl allows XXE attacks because it neglects to use the no_x

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-23525?

spreadsheet\: upgrade to 0.30. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-23525 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23525 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-23525 affect?

CVE-2024-23525 affects spreadsheet\. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Spreadsheet::ParseXLSX package before 0.30 for Perl allows XXE attacks because it neglects to use the no_xxe option of XML::Twig.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-23525?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-23525 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting spreadsheet\. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Spreadsheet::ParseXLSX package before 0.30 for Perl allows XXE attacks because it neglects to use the no_xxe option of XML::Twig.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2024-01-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tozt

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-18 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tozt spreadsheet\ UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.30

Fixed in: 0.30

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy spreadsheet || rpm -q spreadsheet || spreadsheet --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.30 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade spreadsheet

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade spreadsheet

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-23525?

spreadsheet\: upgrade to 0.30. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-23525 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23525 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-23525 affect?

CVE-2024-23525 affects spreadsheet\. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Spreadsheet::ParseXLSX package before 0.30 for Perl allows XXE attacks because it neglects to use the no_xxe option of XML::Twig.

How urgent is CVE-2024-23525?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Perl vulnerabilities

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CVE-2023-7101 HIGH 7.8 EXPLOITED UPGRADE MITIGATE Spreadsheet::ParseExcel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References

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