CWE
1236
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-16959

First published: Mon Dec 21 2020(Updated: )

SolarWinds Web Help Desk 12.7.0 allows CSV Injection, also known as Formula Injection, via a file attached to a ticket.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SolarWinds=12.7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-16959?

    CVE-2019-16959 has a medium severity level due to its risk of CSV injection attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-16959?

    To mitigate CVE-2019-16959, users should sanitize user input to prevent the execution of unexpected formulas.

  • What is CSV Injection in the context of CVE-2019-16959?

    CSV Injection, also known as formula injection, allows malicious users to inject harmful formulas into CSV files.

  • Which versions of SolarWinds Web Help Desk are affected by CVE-2019-16959?

    CVE-2019-16959 specifically affects SolarWinds Web Help Desk version 12.7.0.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-16959?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2019-16959 include data manipulation and unauthorized access through crafted CSV files.

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