CVE-2026-40296

Published: Mag 07, 2026 Last Modified: Mag 07, 2026
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Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
MEDIUM 5,4
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: required
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: low
Availability: none

Description

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PhpSpreadsheet is a pure PHP library for reading and writing spreadsheet files. The HTML writer skips htmlspecialchars escaping when a cell's formatted value differs from the original value. When a cell has a custom number format containing the text placeholder @ along with any additional literal characters (for example '. @', '@ ', or 'x@'), the formatter replaces @ with the cell value and adds the extra characters, causing the formatted value to differ from the original and bypassing HTML escaping entirely. An attacker who can control the cell value and number format of an uploaded spreadsheet that is later converted to HTML and displayed to other users can achieve stored cross-site scripting. This issue is fixed in versions 5.7.0, 3.10.5, 2.4.5, 2.1.16, and 1.30.4.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,0003
Percentile
0,1th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 2 Days)

79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Stable
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control Confidentiality Integrity Availability
Potential Impacts:
Bypass Protection Mechanism Read Application Data Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: AI/ML, Web Based, Web Server
Likelihood of Exploit: High
View CWE Details
https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/security/adviso…
https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/security/advisories/GHSA-hrmw-qprp-…
https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/security/adviso…
https://github.com/PHPOffice/PhpSpreadsheet/security/advisories/GHSA-hrmw-qprp-…