CSV Injection Vulnerability in ProjectSend Web Application by ProjectSend
CVE-2023-53905

6.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Projectsend

Status
Projectsend
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-53905?

ProjectSend version r1605 is vulnerable to a CSV injection flaw that enables authenticated users to insert harmful formulas into user profile fields. This vulnerability is exploited when administrators initiate CSV exports from the action logs, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted payloads. This threat emphasizes the need for secure coding practices and appropriate validation of user inputs to prevent exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

projectSend r1605

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-2023-53905 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51517
exploit
https://www.projectsend.org/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/projectsend-csv-inje...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mirabbas Ağalarov
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CVE-2023-53905 : CSV Injection Vulnerability in ProjectSend Web Application by ProjectSend