Weakness (CWE)
CWE-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
The product saves user-provided information into a Comma-Separated Value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by a spreadsheet product.
How to prevent it (3 mitigations)
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Implementation
When generating CSV output, ensure that formula-sensitive metacharacters are effectively escaped or removed from all data before storage in the resultant CSV. Risky characters include '=' (equal), '+' (plus), '-' (minus), and '@' (at).
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Implementation
If a field starts with a formula character, prepend it with a ' (single apostrophe), which prevents Excel from executing the formula.
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Architecture and Design
Certain implementations of spreadsheet software might disallow formulas from executing if the file is untrusted, or if the file is not authored by the current user.
Source: MITRE CWE-1236
222 results · Feed
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High 7.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Automation CSV injection
IBM Cloud Pak for Automation 18.0.0, 18.0.1, 18.0.2, 19.0.1, 19.0.2, 19.0.3, 20.0.1, 20.0.2, 20.0.3, 21.0.1, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, 22.0.1, and 22.0.2 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, cause…
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Medium 5.9
A CWE-1236 “Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File” vulnerability in the “file_configuration” functi…
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High 8.8
CSV Injection vulnerability in '/members/moremember.pl' and '/admin/aqbudgets.pl' endpoints in Koha Library Management …
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Medium 6.5
Insecure Direct Object Reference in NCR Terminal Handler v.1.5.1 allows an unprivileged user to edit the audit logs for…
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High 8.4
Potential CSV export data leak
In ActiveAdmin (aka Active Admin) before 2.12.0, a concurrency issue allows a malicious actor to access potentially private data (that belongs to another user) by making CSV export requests at certain specific times.
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Medium 5.2
ActiveAdmin CSV Injection leading to sensitive information disclosure
csv_builder.rb in ActiveAdmin (aka Active Admin) before 3.2.0 allows CSV injection.
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High 8.0
IBM Security Guardium CSV injection
IBM Security Guardium 11.3, 11.4, and 11.5 is potentially vulnerable to CSV injection. A remote attacker could execute malicious commands due to improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 265262.
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Medium 5.1
WordPress Directorist Plugin <= 7.7.1 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in wpWax Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listing.This issue affects Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings: f…
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High 7.6
WordPress Export Users Data CSV Plugin <= 2.1 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Kaushik Kalathiya Export Users Data CSV.This issue affects Export Users Data CSV: from n/a through 2.1.
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Medium 5.8
WordPress WP CSV Exporter Plugin <= 2.0 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Nakashima Masahiro WP CSV Exporter.This issue affects WP CSV Exporter: from n/a through 2.0.
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Medium 5.8
WordPress Simple CSV/XLS Exporter Plugin <= 1.5.8 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Shambix Simple CSV/XLS Exporter.This issue affects Simple CSV/XLS Exporter: from n/a through 1.5.8.
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Medium 5.8
WordPress Posts and Users Stats Plugin <= 1.1.3 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Patrick Robrecht Posts and Users Stats.This issue affects Posts and Users Stats: from n/a through 1.1.3.
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Medium 5.9
WordPress User Blocker Plugin <= 1.5.5 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Solwin Infotech User Blocker.This issue affects User Blocker: from n/a through 1.5.5.
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Medium 4.7
WordPress Commenter Emails Plugin <= 2.6.1 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Scott Reilly Commenter Emails.This issue affects Commenter Emails: from n/a through 2.6.1.
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Medium 6.1
WordPress WordPress Comments Import & Export Plugin <= 2.3.1 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in WebToffee WordPress Comments Import & Export.This issue affects WordPress Comments Import & Export: from n/a through 2.3.1.
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Medium 5.8
WordPress amr users Plugin <= 4.59.4 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in anmari amr users.This issue affects amr users: from n/a through 4.59.4.
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Medium 6.1
WordPress Email Subscribers & Newsletters Plugin <= 5.5.2 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Icegram Icegram Express – Email Marketing, Newsletters and Automation for WordPress & WooCommerce.This issue affects Icegram Express – Email Marketing, Newsletters and Automation for W…
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Medium 5.8
WordPress Emails & Newsletters with Jackmail Plugin <= 1.2.22 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Jackmail & Sarbacane Emails & Newsletters with Jackmail.This issue affects Emails & Newsletters with Jackmail: from n/a through 1.2.22.
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Medium 5.8
WordPress Export Users Data Distinct Plugin <= 1.3 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Narola Infotech Solutions LLP Export Users Data Distinct.This issue affects Export Users Data Distinct: from n/a through 1.3.
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Medium 6.1
WordPress Noptin Plugin <= 1.9.5 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Noptin Newsletter Simple Newsletter Plugin – Noptin.This issue affects Simple Newsletter Plugin – Noptin: from n/a through 1.9.5.
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Medium 6.1
WordPress ReviewX Plugin <= 1.6.7 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in WPDeveloper ReviewX – Multi-criteria Rating & Reviews for WooCommerce.This issue affects ReviewX – Multi-criteria Rating & Reviews for WooCommerce: from n/a through 1.6.7.
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Medium 6.1
WordPress Site Reviews Plugin <= 6.2.0 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Paul Ryley Site Reviews.This issue affects Site Reviews: from n/a through 6.2.0.
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Medium 6.1
WordPress Product Reviews Import Export for WooCommerce Plugin <= 1.4.8 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in WebToffee Product Reviews Import Export for WooCommerce.This issue affects Product Reviews Import Export for WooCommerce: from n/a through 1.4.8.
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Medium 4.7
WordPress Post to CSV by BestWebSoft Plugin <= 1.4.0 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in BestWebSoft Post to CSV by BestWebSoft.This issue affects Post to CSV by BestWebSoft: from n/a through 1.4.0.
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Medium 4.7
WordPress Form Builder Plugin <= 1.9.9.0 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Muneeb Form Builder | Create Responsive Contact Forms.This issue affects Form Builder | Create Responsive Contact Forms: from n/a through 1.9.9.0.
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Medium 4.0
WordPress WP Cookie Notice for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Consent Plugin <= 2.2.5 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in WPEkaClub WP Cookie Consent ( for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy ).This issue affects WP Cookie Consent ( for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy ): from n/a through 2.2.5.
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Medium 6.1
WordPress 1003 Mortgage Application Plugin <= 1.75 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Lenderd 1003 Mortgage Application.This issue affects 1003 Mortgage Application: from n/a through 1.75.
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Medium 4.7
WordPress GiveWP Plugin <= 2.25.1 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in GiveWP.This issue affects GiveWP: from n/a through 2.25.1.
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High 8.8
WordPress KB Support Plugin <= 1.5.84 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in WPOmnia KB Support.This issue affects KB Support: from n/a through 1.5.84.
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Medium 5.8
WordPress UsersWP Plugin <= 1.2.3.9 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in AyeCode Ltd UsersWP.This issue affects UsersWP: from n/a through 1.2.3.9.
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Low 3.0
WordPress Simple History Plugin <= 3.3.1 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Pär Thernström Simple History – user activity log, audit tool.This issue affects Simple History – user activity log, audit tool: from n/a through 3.3.1.
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Medium 4.4
Dell SmartFabric Storage Software v1.4 (and earlier) contains possible vulnerabilities for HTML injection or CVS formul…
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High 7.0
IBM InfoSphere Information Server CSV injection
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 244368.
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High 8.8
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File in thorsten/phpmyfaq
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.16.
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High 7.3
Tadiran Telecom Composit - CWE-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
Tadiran Telecom Composit - CWE-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
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Medium 6.8
Avaya Call Management System CSV injection vulnerability
A CSV injection vulnerability was found in the Avaya Call Management System (CMS) Supervisor web application which allows a user with administrative privileges to input crafted data which, when exported to a CSV file, may attempt arbitrary command execution o…
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High 7.0
IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog CSV injection
IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog on Cloud Pak for Data 4.0 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 251782.
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High 7.7
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File in fossbilling/fossbilling
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File in GitHub repository fossbilling/fossbilling prior to 0.5.3.
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Medium 6.6
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File in admidio/admidio
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File in GitHub repository admidio/admidio prior to 4.2.9.
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High 8.3
Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder <= 3.3.0 - Unauthenticated CSV Injection
The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV injection in versions up to, and including, 3.3.0. This allows unauthenticated attackers to embed untrusted input into exported CSV files, which can result in code execution …