CVE-2018-15474: Critical severity dokuwiki vulnerability

Published Sep 7, 2018
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Updated

DISPUTED 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."

Affected Software

1 affected component
DokuWiki DokuWiki<=2018-04-22a

Event History

Sep 7, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Disputed
10:29 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15474?

CVE-2018-15474 is considered a medium severity vulnerability related to CSV injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-15474?

To fix CVE-2018-15474, update DokuWiki to a version later than 2018-04-22a.

3

What type of attack can be executed through CVE-2018-15474?

CVE-2018-15474 allows remote attackers to exfiltrate sensitive data and execute arbitrary code via CSV export mishandling.

4

Which versions of DokuWiki are affected by CVE-2018-15474?

CVE-2018-15474 affects DokuWiki versions up to and including 2018-04-22a.

5

Is CVE-2018-15474 a confirmed vulnerability?

CVE-2018-15474 is disputed, with discussions indicating potential weaknesses but controversy over its severity.

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