What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-7101?

CVE-2023-7101 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 16.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-7101?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-7101. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 16.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-7101?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-7101. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Spreadsheet CVE-2023-7101

HIGH

Eval Injection (CWE-95)

2023-12-24 mandiant-cve@google.com

RCE Code Injection Spreadsheet Debian Linux Fedora

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Added to CISA KEV

Jul 14, 2026 - 04:22 CISA

CVE Published

Dec 24, 2023 - 22:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

Spreadsheet::ParseExcel version 0.65 is a Perl module used for parsing Excel files. Spreadsheet::ParseExcel is vulnerable to an arbitrary code execution (ACE) 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 (not to be confused with printf-style format strings) within the Excel parsing logic.

AnalysisAI

Spreadsheet::ParseExcel version 0.65 is a Perl module used for parsing Excel files. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-95. Spreadsheet::ParseExcel version 0.65 is a Perl module used for parsing Excel files. Spreadsheet::ParseExcel is vulnerable to an arbitrary code execution (ACE) 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 (not to be confused with printf-style format strings) within the Excel parsing logic. Affected products include: Jmcnamara Spreadsheet\, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora. Version information: version 0.65.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.