What is CVE-2021-43515?

CVE-2021-43515 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kimai, classified under Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-04-08.

How severe is CVE-2021-43515?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2021-43515 known to be exploited?

8 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Kimai

CVE-2021-43515

CSV Injection (aka Excel Macro Injection or Formula Injection) exists in creating new timesheet in Kimai. By filling the Description field with malicious payload, it will be mistreated while exporting to a CSV file.

EPSS: 0.010 (58.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Kimai
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-1236 — Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

cve@mitre.org (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-43515?: CVE-2021-43515 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kimai, classified under Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-04-08.
How severe is CVE-2021-43515?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-43515 known to be exploited?: 8 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.