CVE-2025-64403
Apache OpenOffice: Remote documents loaded without prompt via "external data sources" in Calc
Description
Apache OpenOffice Calc spreadsheet can contain links to other files, in the form of "external data sources". A missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice allowed an attacker to craft a document that would cause such links to be loaded without prompt. This issue affects Apache OpenOffice: through 4.1.15. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.16, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 12, 2025, 9:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 12, 2025, 9:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-64403
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Upgrade Apache OpenOffice to version 4.1.16.
- Load external data sources securely.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-64403.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/t7c6jhvdb00xtgd9vvn7h5sq9f4h5trt | |
| https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2025-64403.html | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/11/11/6 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Apache OpenOffice Calc spreadsheet can contain links to other files, in the form of "external data sources". A missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice allowed an attacker to craft a document that would cause such links to be loaded without prompt. This issue affects Apache OpenOffice: through 4.1.15. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.16, which fixes the issue. Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/t7c6jhvdb00xtgd9vvn7h5sq9f4h5trt Added Reference https://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2025-64403.html -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/11/11/6