CVE-2017-18049
First published: Tue Jan 23 2018(Updated: )
In the CSV export feature of SilverStripe before 3.5.6, 3.6.x before 3.6.3, and 4.x before 4.0.1, it's possible for the output to contain macros and scripts, which may be executed if imported without sanitization into common software (including Microsoft Excel). For example, the CSV data may contain untrusted user input from the "First Name" field of a user's /myprofile page.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Silverstripe silverstripe | <=3.5.5 | |
| Silverstripe silverstripe | >=3.6.0<=3.6.2 | |
| Silverstripe silverstripe | =4.0.0 | |
| composer/silverstripe/framework | >=4.0.0<4.0.1 | 4.0.1 |
| composer/silverstripe/framework | >=3.6.0<3.6.3 | 3.6.3 |
| composer/silverstripe/framework | <3.5.6 | 3.5.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-18049.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18049?
The severity of CVE-2017-18049 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-18049?
The CSV export feature of SilverStripe before 3.5.6, 3.6.x before 3.6.3, and 4.x before 4.0.1 are affected.
What can happen if the output of the CSV export feature is imported into software without sanitization?
If the output of the CSV export feature is imported without sanitization into common software, such as Microsoft Excel, macros and scripts within the CSV data may be executed.
How can I fix CVE-2017-18049?
To fix CVE-2017-18049, update SilverStripe to version 3.5.6, 3.6.3, or 4.0.1 or later.
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