CVE-2023-53905: ProjectSend r1605 CSV Injection via User Account Export Functionality

Published Dec 17, 2025
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Updated

ProjectSend r1605 contains a CSV injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious formulas into user profile names. Attackers can craft payloads like =calc|a!z| in the name field to trigger code execution when administrators export action logs as CSV files.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ProjectSend ProjectSend
ProjectSend ProjectSend=r1605

Event History

Dec 17, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 24, 58235
Event
via NVD·04:59 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-53905?

CVE-2023-53905 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through CSV injection by authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-53905?

To fix CVE-2023-53905, ensure that input validation and sanitization are applied to user profile names to prevent malicious formula injection.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-53905?

Any user of ProjectSend r1605 who allows authenticated users to create or modify profile names is potentially affected by CVE-2023-53905.

4

What type of attack is CVE-2023-53905?

CVE-2023-53905 is a CSV injection vulnerability that allows the execution of malicious payloads through exported CSV files.

5

What versions of ProjectSend are impacted by CVE-2023-53905?

CVE-2023-53905 impacts ProjectSend in version r1605.

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