CVE-2021-43515

Name: CVE-2021-43515
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-08T17:15:08.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-43515 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. CSV Injection (aka Excel Macro Injection or Formula Injection) exists in creating new timesheet in Kimai. By filling the Description field with malicious payload, it will be mistreated while exporting to a CSV file.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CSV Injection (aka Excel Macro Injection or Formula Injection) exists in creating new timesheet in Kimai. By filling the Description field with malicious payload, it will be mistreated while exporting to a CSV file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1236

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kimai	Kimai	< 1.14.1

References

https://github.com/kevinpapst/kimai2/commit/dad1b8b772947f1596175add1b4f33b791705507#diff-6774f5865dbaf8bc6c55b75bd92e6f9950ebe7834aa2efd828a19fd637e667cfPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kevinpapst/kimai2/commit/dad1b8b772947f1596175add1b4f33b791705507#diff-6774f5865dbaf8bc6c55b75bd92e6f9950ebe7834aa2efd828a19fd637e667cfPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-43515?

How severe is CVE-2021-43515?

CVE-2021-43515 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43515?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-43515?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST