SB2020031205 - CSV Injection in Search Meter plugin for WordPress
Published: March 12, 2020 Updated: March 13, 2020
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Code Injection (CVE-ID: N/A)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary code into CSV files.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data when constructing CSV files in the Export function. A remote authenticated attacker can inject malicious data into the contact form fields that is used later by the plugin to generate CSV files. Such files can be opened with Microsoft Excel built-in functions and utilize its functionality to execute malicious macros.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.