CVE-2026-59264

Apache OpenOffice: Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Windows installer

Published Nov 4, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Windows installers of Apache OpenOffice 4.1.16 and earlier allow an already manipulated system to run external code with elevated access.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apache
Apache openoffice
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:apache:openoffice:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache openoffice
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The Windows installers of Apache OpenOffice 4.1.16 and earlier allow an already manipulated system to run external code with elevated access. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue.
Title Apache OpenOffice: Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Windows installer
Weaknesses CWE-427
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Nov 5, 2026, 4:55 AM
Reserved
Jul 4, 2026, 3:34 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Nov 4, 2026, 11:17 AM
Modified
Nov 5, 2026, 4:01 PM