Description
xlsxio through 0.2.37 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in main_sheet_get_sheetfile_expat_callback_element_start() in lib/xlsxio_read.c that allows attackers to crash applications via crafted files. Attackers can supply a .xlsx file whose workbook.xml.rels contains a worksheet Relationship lacking an Id attribute, crashing the process when xlsxioread_sheet_open() is called.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| brechtsanders | xlsxio | <= 0.2.37 |
References
- https://github.com/brechtsanders/xlsxio/blob/0.2.37/lib/xlsxio_read.c#L851-L866
- https://github.com/brechtsanders/xlsxio/issues/151
- https://hackmd.io/@haind-pwn/xlsxio-relationship-missing-id-null-deref
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/xlsxio-through-0.2.37-null-pointer-dereference-via-worksheet-relationship-without-id
- https://github.com/brechtsanders/xlsxio/issues/151
- https://hackmd.io/@haind-pwn/xlsxio-relationship-missing-id-null-deref
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 14, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 15, 2026
- NVD status
- Deferred