CVE-2015-3542: PHPExcel XXE Vulnerability

high Affects phpoffice/phpexcel. Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2024-11-07.

PHPExcel XXE Vulnerability

Package: phpoffice/phpexcel Composer
Affected versions: <1.8.1
Fixed in: 1.8.1
Severity: high
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV
Published: 2024-11-07
Source: osv.dev

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