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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2021-43257

Lack of Neutralization of Formula Elements in the CSV API of MantisBT before 2.25.3 allows an unprivileged attacker to execute code or gain access to information when a user opens the csv_export.php g...

Vulnerability Description

Lack of Neutralization of Formula Elements in the CSV API of MantisBT before 2.25.3 allows an unprivileged attacker to execute code or gain access to information when a user opens the csv_export.php generated CSV file in Excel.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MantisbtMantisbt< 2.25.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1236

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-43257?

CVE-2021-43257 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Lack of Neutralization of Formula Elements in the CSV API of MantisBT before 2.25.3 allows an unprivileged attacker to execute code or gain access to information when a user opens the csv_export.php g...

How severe is CVE-2021-43257?

CVE-2021-43257 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-43257?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mantisbt Mantisbt.