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CVE-2026-114404

6.1 · MEDIUM

PHPOffice PHPPresentation 1.2.0 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the HTML writer that allows attackers who supply presentation content to inject script into generated HTML.

Published Oct 21, 2026CWE-79EPSS 0.26%

Overview

CVE-2026-114404 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 21, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PHPOffice PHPPresentation 1.2.0 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the HTML writer that allows attackers who supply presentation content to inject script into generated HTML. Attackers can craft a PPTX with malicious text runs, hyperlink relationship targets, or shape descr attributes that are emitted unescaped, executing script in viewers' browsers.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-114404?

CVE-2026-114404 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 21, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-114404?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-114404?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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