CVE-2026-90626: An uncontrolled memory access in the PDF import code of Apache OpenOffice versions through 4.1.16 allows a cra

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HIGH 7.3WATCHLIST

CVE-2026-90626 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An uncontrolled memory access in the PDF import code of Apache OpenOffice versions through 4.1.16 allows a crafted PDF to cause an out-of-bounds memory write, causing program crash or memory corruption. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	n/a
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2026-11-04
Last modified	2026-11-05

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation

Last updated 2026-11-05 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-11-04 11:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-05 05:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Advisories and coverage

Research and news

Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-90626 2026-11-04
oss-security list: CVE-2026-90626: Apache OpenOffice: Out-of-bounds write when importing encrypted PDF files 2026-11-03

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-90626?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-90626 being exploited?

CVE-2026-90626 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-2026-90626 affect?

CVE-2026-90626 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). An uncontrolled memory access in the PDF import code of Apache OpenOffice versions through 4.1.16 allows a crafted PDF to cause an out-of-bounds memory write, causing program crash or memory corruption. Users are recommended to upgrade to v

How urgent is CVE-2026-90626?

Priority 31/100. High severity; On your watchlist

References

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