CVE-2023-3493 Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File in fossbilling/fossbilling

High 7.7 Published Updated

An attacker can inject malicious formulas into CSV exports, potentially leading to code execution or security bypass when the file is opened in spreadsheet software.

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

What is CVE-2023-3493?

CVE-2023-3493 is a high-severity vulnerability in fossbilling/fossbilling, published on 30 Jun 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File in GitHub repository fossbilling/fossbilling prior to 0.5.3.

Weakness: CWE-1236

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3493?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fossbilling Fossbilling.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3493?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3493 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-3493 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-3493 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-89x9-gx7c-5q2m.

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