Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File in thorsten/phpmyfaq
CVE-2023-4006

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Thorsten

Status
Thorsten/pHPMyFAQ
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 July 2023

What is CVE-2023-4006?

The vulnerability affects phpMyFAQ prior to version 3.1.16 and arises due to improper handling of formula elements within CSV files. This issue can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution when a CSV file is opened in spreadsheet applications, as malicious formulas may be executed. It is crucial for users of affected versions to update to the latest release to mitigate this risk. For more details, refer to the recent commits and bug bounty discussions.

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Affected Version(s)

thorsten/phpmyfaq < 3.1.16

References

https://huntr.dev/bounties/36149a42-cbd5-445e-a371-e351c8...
https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/03946eca48872...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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