CVE-2026-59265
NVD: 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. NVD: This issue is expected to be fixed in version 4.1.17, which is in the release candidate phase. NVD: Until then, users can mitigate this issue by disabling Java runtime integration in the Preferences dialog.
8.8 Severity
HIGH EPSS
0.0043 (35) KEV
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Source-published summary
NVD: 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. NVD: This issue is expected to be fixed in version 4.1.17, which is in the release candidate phase. NVD: Until then, users can mitigate this issue by disabling Java runtime integration in the Preferences dialog.
Possible impact
This high severity issue needs human triage to confirm exposure, affected versions, and vendor guidance for high severity review.
Affected context
Affected product or version requires source confirmation.
Remediation / advisory
Patch confirmed by source text; fixed version context: 4.1.17, that.
Why it matters
This high severity issue needs human triage to confirm exposure, affected versions, and vendor guidance for high severity review.; CVSS 8.8 (HIGH); EPSS percentile 35; not listed in KEV; Patch confirmed by source text; fixed version context: 4.1.17, that; sources: NVD, OSV.
What to verify
Confirm affected product/version, vendor advisory, patch or mitigation, and exposure.
Exposure hint
exposure unknown
Impact tags
Urgency reasons
Source-derived note
Summary derived from NVD / OSV description; unsafe procedural detail is not shown.
Redaction metadata
- source summary used
- True
- fallback summary used
- False
- unsafe procedural detail present
- false
- raw source displayed
- false
- public summary redacted
- true
Remediation handoff
Public-safe static handoff for human/Codex remediation planning. Scan, patch, external execution, and auto remediation are disabled.
Safety note
This radar shows source-published defensive context only. Exploit procedures, exploit strings, scanner commands, and auto-remediation are not provided.
Official references
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-59265
- https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2026-59265
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/02/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/08/7
- https://github.com/apache/openoffice/commit/95923fd437e06edd38a4f0e139a27c755a6f3ba6.patch
- https://github.com/apache/openoffice/commit/c699bed3f75e79bd64ddec9dec49f9e210eed281.patch