vulnerability

Apache OpenOffice: CVE-2021-30245: Code execution in Apache OpenOffice via non-http(s) schemes in Hyperlinks

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
Apr 15, 2021
Added
Sep 12, 2025
Modified
Sep 12, 2025

Description

The project received a report that all versions of Apache OpenOffice through 4.1.8 can open non-http(s) hyperlinks. The problem has existed since about 2006 and the issue is also in 4.1.9. If the link is specifically crafted this could lead to untrusted code execution. It is always best practice to be careful opening documents from unknown and unverified sources. The mitigation in Apache OpenOffice 4.1.10 (unreleased) assures that a security warning is displayed giving the user the option of continuing to open the hyperlink.

Solution

apache-openoffice-upgrade-latest
Title
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