CVE-2026-90627: The flat file database driver in Apache Openoffice versions through 4.1.16 allows a crafted document to read t

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MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLIST

CVE-2026-90627 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The flat file database driver in Apache Openoffice versions through 4.1.16 allows a crafted document to read the contents of any local file without asking the user. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue.

Why this priority

Covered by 3 security sources
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	n/a
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-552
Published	2026-11-04
Last modified	2026-11-04

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation

Last updated 2026-11-04 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-11-04 11:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-04 15:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Advisories and coverage

Research and news

Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-90627 2026-11-04
VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-90627 | Apache OpenOffice file inclusion 2026-11-04
oss-security list: CVE-2026-90627: Apache OpenOffice: Local file inclusion via SQL provider and flat file database references 2026-11-03

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-90627?

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

Is CVE-2026-90627 being exploited?

CVE-2026-90627 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-2026-90627 affect?

CVE-2026-90627 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The flat file database driver in Apache Openoffice versions through 4.1.16 allows a crafted document to read the contents of any local file without asking the user. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue.

How urgent is CVE-2026-90627?

Priority 27/100. Covered by 3 security sources; On your watchlist

References

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