# CVE-2006-7037: Mathcad 12 through 13.1 allows local users to bypass the security features by directly accessing or editing the XML representation of the wo

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-02-23 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Mathcad 12 through 13.1 allows local users to bypass the security features by directly accessing or editing the XML representation of the worksheet with a text editor or other program, which allows attackers to (1) bypass password protection by replacing the password field with a hash of a known password, (2) modify timestamps to avoid detection of modifications, (3) remove locks by removing the "is-locked" attribute, and (4) view locked data, which is stored in plaintext.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27118
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2305
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27116
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27115
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436441/30/4560/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27117

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