CVE-2026-3463
CWE-119Published: March 3, 2026· Updated: Mar 3, 2026
Official Description
A weakness has been identified in xlnt-community xlnt up to 1.6.1. Impacted is the function xlnt::detail::binary_writer::append of the file source/detail/binary.hpp of the component Compound Document Parser. This manipulation causes heap-based buffer overflow. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. Patch name: 147. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3463 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-3463 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts