CVE-2020-25445 Code injection in n/a

High 7.8 Published 14 Jul 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject malicious formulas into CSV exports, leading to code execution when administrators open the file.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-25445?

CVE-2020-25445 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The “Subscribe” feature in Ultimate Booking System Booking Core 1.7.0 is vulnerable to CSV formula injection. The input containing the excel formula is not being sanitized by the application. As a result when admin in backend download and open the csv, content of the cells are executed.

Weakness: CWE-1236

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-25445?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bookingcore Booking Core.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25445?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-25445 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-2020-25445 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-25445 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mjm8-79v5-5g8h.