CVE-2021-3188 Other in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 21 Jan 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject malicious formulas into CSV exports via the email parameter, potentially leading to code execution when 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-2021-3188?

CVE-2021-3188 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

phpList 3.6.0 allows CSV injection, related to the email parameter, and /lists/admin/ exports.

Weakness: CWE-1236

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-3188?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including phplist. It affects 1 product.

Package	Affected	Fixed in
`phplist` Bitnami	From `3.6.0` to `3.6.0`	None

Products include Phplist Phplist.

How do I fix CVE-2021-3188?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-3188 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-3188 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-3188 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as BIT-phplist-2021-3188, GHSA-m95q-pxcq-5m5r.