CVE-2023-53929

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified

CVE-2023-53929 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. phpMyFAQ 3.1.12 contains a CSV injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious formulas into their profile names. Attackers can modify their user profile name with a payload like 'calc|a!z|' to trigger code execution when an administrator exports user data as a CSV file.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

phpMyFAQ 3.1.12 contains a CSV injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious formulas into their profile names. Attackers can modify their user profile name with a payload like 'calc|a!z|' to trigger code execution when an administrator exports user data as a CSV file.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PhpmyfaqPhpmyfaq3.1.12

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53929?
phpMyFAQ 3.1.12 contains a CSV injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious formulas into their profile names. Attackers can modify their user profile name with a payload like 'calc|a!z|' to trigger code execution when an administrator exports user data as a CSV file.
How severe is CVE-2023-53929?
CVE-2023-53929 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53929?
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