CVE-2021-38180

Name: CVE-2021-38180
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-12T15:15:08.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38180 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP Business One - version 10.0, allows an attacker to inject formulas when exporting data to Excel (CSV injection) due to improper sanitation during the data export. An attacker could thereby execute arbitrary commands on the victim's computer but only if the victim allows to execute macros while opening the file and the security settings of Excel allow for command execution.. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP Business One - version 10.0, allows an attacker to inject formulas when exporting data to Excel (CSV injection) due to improper sanitation during the data export. An attacker could thereby execute arbitrary commands on the victim's computer but only if the victim allows to execute macros while opening the file and the security settings of Excel allow for command execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.99%

78.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1236

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Business One	10.0

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3079427Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=587169983Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3079427Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=587169983Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38180?

How severe is CVE-2021-38180?

CVE-2021-38180 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38180?

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