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Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File

CVE-2019-11819

Severity High
Score 7.8/10

Summary

Alkacon OpenCMS prior to 11.0 is affected by CSV (aka Excel Macro) Injection in the module New User (/opencms/system/workplace/admin/accounts/user_new.jsp) via the First Name or Last Name.

  • LOW
  • LOCAL
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • 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.

Advisory Timeline

  • Published