CVE-2023-7101—Spreadsheet::ParseExcel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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2024-01-02 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2023-7101
Project:
Spreadsheet::ParseExcel
Product:
Spreadsheet::ParseExcel
Date Added:
2024-01-02
Due Date:
2024-01-23
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Spreadsheet::ParseExcel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Spreadsheet::ParseExcel contains a remote code execution vulnerability due to passing unvalidated input from a file into a string-type “eval”. Specifically, the issue stems from the evaluation of Number format strings within the Excel parsing logic.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

  • This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. Please check with specific vendors for information on patching status. For more information, please see: https://metacpan.org/dist/Spreadsheet-ParseExcel and Barracuda's specific implementation and fix for their downstream issue CVE-2023-7102 at https://www.barracuda.com/company/legal/esg-vulnerability
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-7101

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