CVE-2022-26249

Survey King v0.3.0 does not filter data properly when exporting excel files, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive information via a…

published March 24, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Survey King v0.3.0 has a sneaky loophole where improperly filtered data can lead to CSV injection attacks. 💥 Imagine if a recipe book allowed you to add any ingredient without checking — that’s exactly what’s happening here! Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that takes orders without verifying allergens. If a dish is marked as gluten-free but includes wheat, it could cause serious issues for someone with allergies. Similarly, the lack of proper validation in exporting Excel files allows attackers to inject harmful code. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the server or gain access to sensitive information. Just like a dinner guest who sneaks in an ingredient that ruins the meal, they could compromise your data integrity in a devastating way!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that takes orders without verifying allergens. If a dish is marked as gluten-free but includes wheat, it could cause serious issues for someone with allergies. Similarly, the lack of proper validation in exporting Excel files allows attackers to inject harmful code. This vulnerability in Survey King arises from insufficient data filtering during the export of Excel files, enabling a CSV injection attack that can execute unwanted commands or manipulate data.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the server or gain access to sensitive information. Just like a dinner guest who sneaks in an ingredient that ruins the meal, they could compromise your data integrity in a devastating way! To protect your system, upgrade to the latest version of Survey King, where this issue is patched. Additionally, audit your data validation processes to ensure all exports are properly sanitized. This will help prevent any unwanted surprises! You’ve got this! A little vigilance and a quick update can keep your data safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01880 · 79.3th percentile
Published
2022-03-24T21:12Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 MAR 21:12Z
    Survey King v0.3.0 does not filter data properly when exporting excel files, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive information via a…
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