CVE-2024-38734: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in SpreadsheetConverter Import Spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in SpreadsheetConverter Import Spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel allows Code Injection.This issue affects Import Spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel: from n/a through 10.1.4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-434) in SpreadsheetConverter's Import Spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel component allows an attacker with high privileges to upload files of dangerous types without restriction, which can result in code injection. The affected versions include all versions up to 10.1.4. The CVSS 3.1 score of 9.1 reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor or advisory sources.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized code execution, data breach, and service disruption. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a critical level. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the vulnerable component to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious file uploads. Avoid exposing the import functionality to untrusted networks or users.
CVE-2024-38734: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in SpreadsheetConverter Import Spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in SpreadsheetConverter Import Spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel allows Code Injection.This issue affects Import Spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel: from n/a through 10.1.4.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-434) in SpreadsheetConverter's Import Spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel component allows an attacker with high privileges to upload files of dangerous types without restriction, which can result in code injection. The affected versions include all versions up to 10.1.4. The CVSS 3.1 score of 9.1 reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor or advisory sources.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized code execution, data breach, and service disruption. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a critical level. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the vulnerable component to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious file uploads. Avoid exposing the import functionality to untrusted networks or users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-19T11:16:45.897Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f165abcbff5d86104b152b
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:58:03 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 3:37:46 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 10:34:23 AM
Views: 28
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