CSV Injection Vulnerability in Anviz AIM CrossChex Standard Product
CVE-2018-25135

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Anviz Biometric Technology Co., Ltd.

Status
Anviz Aim Crosschex Standard
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25135?

The AIM CrossChex Standard version 4.3.6.0 from Anviz is vulnerable to CSV injection. This security flaw allows attackers to insert malicious formulas into user import fields such as 'Name', 'Gender', or 'Position'. When these fields are processed by Microsoft Excel, they can trigger the execution of arbitrary commands, leading to potential exploitation of the affected system. The ease of crafting these payloads poses a significant risk to data integrity and confidentiality within user management functionalities.

Affected Version(s)

Anviz AIM CrossChex Standard 4.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-25135 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45765
exploit
https://www.anviz.com
product
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2018-54...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

LiquidWorm as Gjoko Krstic of Zero Science Lab
.