CVE-2018-8092: Mautic/core CSV Injection Vulnerability With Exported Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-29v9-2fpx-j5g9
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-1236
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-8092 is a MODERATE (CVSS 9.8) csv injection vulnerability with exported vulnerability (CWE-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File) affecting Mautic/core libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves csv injection vulnerability with exported contact lists in mautic. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.13.0.

CVE-2018-8092 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-8092
GHSA Identifier GHSA-29v9-2fpx-j5g9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
Affected Product Mautic/core
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2018-8092

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Mautic/core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

mautic/core fixed: 2.13.0 
Upgrade mautic/core to 2.13.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for mautic/core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2018-8092, inspect your project dependencies for Mautic/core:

inspect dependencies for mautic/core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mautic/core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.13.0), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File, where the product saves user-provided information into a comma-separated value (csv) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by a spreadsheet product. In Mautic/core, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Impact Mautic versions before 2.13.0 had a vulnerability that allowed a CSV injection with exported contact lists - https://www.owasp.org/index.php/CSV_Injection. ### Patches Update to 2.13.0 or later. ### Workarounds None. ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Email us at [security@mautic.org](mailto:security@mautic.org)

CVE-2018-8092 Affected Mautic/core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.13.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mautic/core
 Packagist
< 2.13.0
2.13.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/mautic/mautic/security/advisories/GHSA-29v9-2fpx-j5g9
NVD — CVE-2018-8092 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8092
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mautic/mautic/commit/cbc49f0ac4cc7e3acc07f2a85c079b2f85225a6b
Mautic/core Release RELEASE
https://github.com/mautic/mautic/releases/tag/2.13.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8092?
CVE-2018-8092 is a security vulnerability in Mautic/core involving CSV Injection vulnerability with exported contact lists in Mautic under CWE-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File.
Which Mautic/core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.13.0 across affected packages: mautic/core.
What version fixes CVE-2018-8092?
Upgrading to 2.13.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mautic/core affected?
Yes, mautic/core is affected in releases prior to 2.13.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.13.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-8092?
CVE-2018-8092 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-8092?
CVE-2018-8092 is classified under CWE-1236: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File (The product saves user-provided information into a Comma-Separated Value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by a spreadsheet product.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2018-8092?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for mautic/core'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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