CVE-2026-59265

8.8 HIGHpublic exploit available

Published 2026-10-02 · Updated 2026-10-08

AI risk analysis

Summary: A code execution vulnerability in Apache OpenOffice versions 4.1.16 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted documents, posing a significant risk.
Exploitability: Exploitation is relatively straightforward as it requires opening a crafted untrusted document. Users must ensure Java integration is disabled or avoid opening untrusted files.
Blast radius: If exploited, the impact can be severe, including remote code execution, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Detection: No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.
Prioritized remediation: Disable Java runtime integration in the Preferences dialog. Upgrade to version 4.1.17 once released.

rcejavadocumentcode-execution

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NVD description

A code execution issue in the Java integration in Apache OpenOffice v4.1.16 and earlier allows a crafted untrusted document to trigger executing arbitrary (even remote) code when opened by the user. This issue is expected to be fixed in version 4.1.17, which is in the release candidate phase. Until then, users can mitigate this issue by disabling Java runtime integration in the Preferences dialog. This prevents the attack. If this is not possible, or as an extra precaution, you can avoid opening open untrusted files entirely. Once 4.1.17 is released, upgrade to that version to fix the issue.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses

CWE-426

Public exploit & PoC references

All references

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