CWE
1236
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-15474

First published: Fri Sep 07 2018(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."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
DokuWiki<=2018-04-22a

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-15474?

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

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-15474?

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

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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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