PT-2023-4136 · Phpmyfaq · Phpmyfaq
Published
2023-07-30
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Updated
2023-08-03
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CVE-2023-4006
CVSS v2.0
9.0
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
phpMyFAQ versions prior to 3.1.16
Description
The issue is related to the improper neutralization of formula elements in a CSV file, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to access confidential data, compromise data integrity, and cause a denial of service using a specially crafted CSV file. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified. There is no information about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 3.1.16, update to version 3.1.16 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to CSV file uploads or disabling the feature that allows users to upload CSV files until a patch is applied. Avoid using the
CSV file type in the affected API endpoint until the issue is resolved.Exploit
Fix
RCE
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Weakness Enumeration
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Affected Products
Phpmyfaq