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Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File

CVE-2020-22390

High
8.8/10

Summary

Akaunting through 2.0.9 is vulnerable to CSV injection in the Item name field, export function. Attackers can inject arbitrary code into the name parameter and perform code execution when the crafted file is opened.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • 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.

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