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CVE-2023-7101

CISA KEV

Published January 2, 2024 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Spreadsheet::ParseExcel contains a remote code execution 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 within the Excel parsing logic.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
Spreadsheet::ParseExcelSpreadsheet::ParseExcel

Patch Status

Patch by 2024-01-23

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2023-7101.