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Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File

CVE-2021-43515

High
7.8/10

Summary

CSV Injection (aka Excel Macro Injection or Formula Injection) exists in creating new timesheet in Kimai2 through 1.14. By filling the "Description" field with malicious payload, it will be mistreated while exporting to a CSV file.

  • 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.

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