CVE-2018-15474

Name: CVE-2018-15474
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-07T22:29:00.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15474 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CSV Injection (aka Excel Macro Injection or Formula Injection) in /lib/plugins/usermanager/admin.php in DokuWiki 2018-04-22a and earlier allows remote attackers to exfiltrate sensitive data and to execute arbitrary code via a value that is mishandled in a CSV export. NOTE: the vendor has stated "this is not a security problem in DokuWiki.. EPSS estimates a 3.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CSV Injection (aka Excel Macro Injection or Formula Injection) in /lib/plugins/usermanager/admin.php in DokuWiki 2018-04-22a and earlier allows remote attackers to exfiltrate sensitive data and to execute arbitrary code via a value that is mishandled in a CSV export. NOTE: the vendor has stated "this is not a security problem in DokuWiki.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.33%

87.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1236

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dokuwiki	Dokuwiki	<= 2018-04-22a

References

https://github.com/splitbrain/dokuwiki/issues/2450Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.patreon.com/posts/unfixed-security-21250652
https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/dokuwiki-csv-formula-injection-vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/splitbrain/dokuwiki/issues/2450Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.patreon.com/posts/unfixed-security-21250652
https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/dokuwiki-csv-formula-injection-vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15474?

How severe is CVE-2018-15474?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15474 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15474?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST