CVE-2016-1000222 Other in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can inject malicious formulas into CSV output via engineered input, potentially leading to code execution when the file is opened in spreadsheet software.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-1000222?

CVE-2016-1000222 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Logstash prior to version 2.1.2, the CSV output can be attacked via engineered input that will create malicious formulas in the CSV data.

Weakness: CWE-88

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1000222?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Elastic Logstash.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1000222?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1000222 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-1000222 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1000222 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6wg5-46xg-947r.

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