CVE-2026-12862
MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2026-12862 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Untrusted user data was passed verbatim to Excel exports for administrators. This allowed formula injection which can be used to compromise the environment of the user loading the file or other data in the file.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Untrusted user data was passed verbatim to Excel exports for administrators. This allowed formula injection which can be used to compromise the environment of the user loading the file or other data in the file.
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Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-12862?
Untrusted user data was passed verbatim to Excel exports for administrators. This allowed formula injection which can be used to compromise the environment of the user loading the file or other data in the file.
How severe is CVE-2026-12862?
CVE-2026-12862 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-12862?
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.
How Strix Helps
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