A code execution issue in the Java integration in Apache OpenOffice v4.1.16 and earlier allows a crafted untrusted document to trigger executing arbitrary (even remote) code when opened by the user.



This issue is expected to be fixed in version 4.1.17, which is in the release candidate phase.



Until then, users can mitigate this issue by disabling Java runtime integration in the Preferences dialog. This prevents the attack. If this is not possible, or as an extra precaution, you can avoid opening open untrusted files entirely. Once 4.1.17 is released, upgrade to that version to fix the issue.
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Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Apache
Apache openoffice
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache openoffice

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0000

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Description A code execution issue in the Java integration in Apache OpenOffice v4.1.16 and earlier allows a crafted untrusted document to trigger executing arbitrary (even remote) code when opened by the user. This issue is expected to be fixed in version 4.1.17, which is in the release candidate phase. Until then, users can mitigate this issue by disabling Java runtime integration in the Preferences dialog. This prevents the attack. If this is not possible, or as an extra precaution, you can avoid opening open untrusted files entirely. Once 4.1.17 is released, upgrade to that version to fix the issue.
Title Apache OpenOffice, Apache OpenOffice: Opening a malicious document can lead to system takeover
Weaknesses CWE-426
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apache

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-02T18:01:31.525Z

Reserved: 2026-07-04T15:35:39.146Z

Link: CVE-2026-59265

cve-icon Vulnrichment

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-02T18:17:03.917

Modified: 2026-10-02T18:33:20.487

Link: CVE-2026-59265

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Updated: 2026-10-02T18:30:18Z

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