CVE-2023-23796CWE-1236

WordPress Form Builder Plugin <= 1.9.9.0 is vulnerable to CSV Injection

Medium · published November 7, 2023

CVSS v3.1
4.7
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky formula flaw can wreak havoc in your CSV files! If you're using Muneeb Form Builder versions up to 1.9.9.0, it’s time to pay attention. 😱 Think of it as a recipe in a cookbook that doesn’t mention a critical ingredient — you might bake a cake that looks fine but tastes completely wrong! In this case, the improper handling of formula elements could lead to incorrect data being processed in your forms. An attacker could potentially manipulate CSV files to execute harmful formulas, altering the data in ways you don't want. While it's not exploited yet, the risk is there, and it could lead to surprising and unexpected results in your deployed forms.

Put simply

Think of it as a recipe in a cookbook that doesn’t mention a critical ingredient — you might bake a cake that looks fine but tastes completely wrong! In this case, the improper handling of formula elements could lead to incorrect data being processed in your forms. The flaw in Muneeb Form Builder allows for the improper neutralization of formula elements in CSV files. This means that when CSV data is processed, malicious formulas could be executed instead of being correctly handled as plain text.

What to do

An attacker could potentially manipulate CSV files to execute harmful formulas, altering the data in ways you don't want. While it's not exploited yet, the risk is there, and it could lead to surprising and unexpected results in your deployed forms. Update Muneeb Form Builder to the latest version immediately to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your CSV handling procedures to ensure that any formula elements are neutralized properly before processing. It's also a good idea to audit existing files for anything suspicious. This is fixable! Stay ahead of the game and your forms will be safe in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
4.7 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00596 · 47.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-1236 · Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
Published
2023-11-07T16:01Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 NOV 16:01Z
    WordPress Form Builder Plugin <= 1.9.9.0 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
    cvelistv5