CVE-2026-90632: Apache OpenOffice documents can include multimedia content (audio, video, etc.) A crafted document could expl

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-90632?

openoffice: upgrade to 4.1.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-90632 being exploited?

CVE-2026-90632 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-2026-90632 affect?

CVE-2026-90632 affects openoffice. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Apache OpenOffice documents can include multimedia content (audio, video, etc.) A crafted document could exploit the GStreamer multimedia component of Apache OpenOffice version through 4.1.16 to load the contents of any local file, and inc

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-90632?

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

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-90632 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting openoffice. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Apache OpenOffice documents can include multimedia content (audio, video, etc.) A crafted document could exploit the GStreamer multimedia component of Apache OpenOffice version through 4.1.16 to load the contents of any local file, and include them when the document is saved or exported, for example as PDF. 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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

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 · Vendor: apache

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-11-04 11:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-04 15:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache openoffice UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.1.17

Fixed in: 4.1.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.1.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openoffice

Note

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

Advisories and coverage

Research and news

Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-90632 2026-11-04
Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-90632 2026-11-04
Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-90632 Apache OpenOffice: Local file inclusion via GStreamer plugin 2026-11-04
VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-90632 | Apache OpenOffice GStreamer plugin file inclusion 2026-11-04
oss-security list: CVE-2026-90632: Apache OpenOffice: Local file inclusion via GStreamer plugin 2026-11-03

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-90632?

openoffice: upgrade to 4.1.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-90632 being exploited?

CVE-2026-90632 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-2026-90632 affect?

CVE-2026-90632 affects openoffice. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Apache OpenOffice documents can include multimedia content (audio, video, etc.) A crafted document could exploit the GStreamer multimedia component of Apache OpenOffice version through 4.1.16 to load the contents of any local file, and inc

How urgent is CVE-2026-90632?

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

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References

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