#VU26022 Code Injection in Search Meter
Published: March 12, 2020 / Updated: March 13, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU26022
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Search Meter
Search Meter
Software vendor:
Bennett McElwee
Bennett McElwee
Description
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 currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.