CVE-2021-46363 json
Arbitrary code execution in Magnolia CMS
published 2022-02-11 4 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also GHSA-65hp-4vxr-c356 , EUVD-2022-0855
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
An issue in the Export function of Magnolia v6.2.3 and below allows attackers to perform Formula Injection attacks via crafted CSV/XLS files. These formulas may result in arbitrary code execution on a victim's computer when opening the exported files with Microsoft Excel.
Patch / fix
- maven info.magnolia:magnolia-core 6.2.4
- magnolia-cms magnolia_cms 6.2.4
Exploit prediction
1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- github.com https://github.com/DrunkenShells/Disclosures/tree/master/CVE-2021-46363-Formula%20Injection-Magnolia%20CMS referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
| GitHub | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| maven | info.magnolia:magnolia-core | <6.2.4 |
6.2.4 |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-1236 Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
References
-
github.com
/DrunkenShells/Disclosures/tree/master/CVE-2021-46363-Formula%20Injection-Magnolia%20CMS
web, exploit, third-party-advisory
-
docs.magnolia-cms.com
/product-docs/6.2/Releases/Release-notes-for-Magnolia-CMS-6.2.4.html#_security_advisory
web, release-notes, vendor-advisory
-
nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-46363
advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-46363
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-65hp-4vxr-c356
- NVD CVE-2021-46363
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