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CVE-2026-90631: Apache OpenOffice: Remote document loaded without prompt, possibiy leaking environment variables

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CVE-2026-90631: Apache OpenOffice: Remote document loaded without prompt, possibiy leaking environment variables

Apache OpenOffice versions through 4.1.16 contain a missing authorization vulnerability that allows external links within documents to load without user prompts, potentially exposing environment variables. An attacker can craft a malicious document that triggers these unauthorized link loads, transferring sensitive data.

Why it matters: Organizations using Apache OpenOffice 4.1.16 or earlier face data exposure risk when opening untrusted documents; administrators should prioritize patching or restricting document sources.

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CVE-2026-90631: Apache OpenOffice: Remote document loaded without prompt, possibly leaking environment variables

Apache OpenOffice versions through 4.1.16 contain a missing authorization vulnerability that allows external links within documents to load without user prompts, potentially exposing environment variables. An attacker can craft a malicious document that triggers these unauthorized link loads, transferring sensitive data.

Why it matters: Organizations using Apache OpenOffice 4.1.16 or earlier face data exposure risk when opening untrusted documents; administrators should prioritize patching or restricting document sources.

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