CVE-2026-9673
Description
A flaw was found in json-2-csv. An attacker can bypass the preventCsvInjection option to inject malicious formulas into CSV (Comma Separated Values) files. When these manipulated CSV files are opened in spreadsheet applications, the injected formulas can execute, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or information disclosure.
Statement
This Moderate vulnerability in json-2-csv allows for CSV Injection due to a bypass in the preventCsvInjection option. While exploitation requires a user to open a specially crafted CSV file in a spreadsheet application, successful attacks could lead to arbitrary code execution or information disclosure. This affects Red Hat Developer Hub and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform when processing untrusted data that is subsequently exported to CSV and opened by a user.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 6.1 | N/A | 6.8 |
| Attack Vector | Local | N/A | Local |
| Attack Complexity | Low | N/A | Low |
| Privileges Required | None | N/A | None |
| User Interaction | Required | N/A | None |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | Low | N/A | High |
| Integrity Impact | High | N/A | Low |
| Availability Impact | None | N/A | None |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N/E:P
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Read Application Data; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Attackers can populate data fields which, when saved to a CSV file, may attempt information exfiltration or other malicious activity when automatically executed by the spreadsheet software. Note that current versions of Excel warn users of untrusted content.
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