CVE-2018-15474 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.6 Published 7 Sep 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code and exfiltrate data via CSV injection in DokuWiki's user manager export feature.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-15474?

CVE-2018-15474 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

CSV Injection (aka Excel Macro Injection or Formula Injection) in /lib/plugins/usermanager/admin.php in DokuWiki 2018-04-22a and earlier allows remote attackers to exfiltrate sensitive data and to execute arbitrary code via a value that is mishandled in a CSV export. NOTE: the vendor has stated "this is not a security problem in DokuWiki.

Weakness: CWE-1236

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15474?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dokuwiki Dokuwiki.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15474?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15474 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2018-15474 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15474 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pqfm-q79f-gfxc.