CVE-2026-59265

Apache OpenOffice, Apache OpenOffice: Opening a malicious document can lead to system takeover

Published Oct 2, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/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'}

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First Time appeared Apache
Apache openoffice
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache openoffice
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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.
Title Apache OpenOffice, Apache OpenOffice: Opening a malicious document can lead to system takeover
Weaknesses CWE-426
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Oct 8, 2026, 3:12 AM
Reserved
Jul 4, 2026, 3:35 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Oct 2, 2026, 6:17 PM
Modified
Oct 8, 2026, 4:17 AM