CVE-2026-59264
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Apache OpenOffice Installer Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-11-04

Last updated on: 2026-11-04

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
The Windows installers of Apache OpenOffice 4.1.16 and earlier allow an already manipulated system to run external code with elevated access. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.1.17, which fixes this issue.

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Published
2026-11-04
Last Modified
2026-11-04
Generated
2026-11-04
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-59264
EUVD
EUVD-2026-116872

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Apache Software Foundation Apache OpenOffice 0

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CWE-427 The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

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