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Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File

CVE-2018-9035

Severity High
Score 9.6/10

Summary

CSV Injection vulnerability in ExportToCsvUtf8.php of the Contact Form 7 to Database Extension plugin 2.10.32 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject spreadsheet formulas into CSV files via the contact form.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • CHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-1236 - Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File

The software 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 spreadsheet software.

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