CVE-2023-7101

Summary

CVE-2023-7101 is a critical vulnerability affecting the Spreadsheet::ParseExcel Perl module version 0.65 used for parsing Excel files. The issue involves an Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE) vulnerability, where unvalidated user input from an Excel file is passed into a string-type "eval" function. This flaw arises from the evaluation of Number format strings within the parsing logic, allowing attackers to execute malicious code. The vulnerability could lead to significant security risks, emphasizing the importance of keeping software up-to-date with the latest patches.

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