Code Execution Vulnerability in MantisBT's CSV Export Feature
CVE-2021-43257

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Mantisbt

Status
Mantisbt
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 April 2022

What is CVE-2021-43257?

A security flaw exists in MantisBT versions prior to 2.25.3 that affects the CSV API. This vulnerability allows unprivileged attackers to exploit the lack of proper neutralization of formula elements in CSV files. When a user opens the generated CSV file (csv_export.php) in Excel, an attacker can potentially execute arbitrary code or access sensitive information, leading to unauthorized actions.

References

https://www.mantisbt.org/bugs/view.php?id=29130
x_refsource_MISC
https://github.com/mantisbt/mantisbt/commit/7f4534c723e31...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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