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CVE-2020-36962

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Date: January 28, 2026

Tendenci 12.3.1 contains a CSV formula injection vulnerability in the contact form message field that allows attackers to inject malicious formulas during export. Attackers can submit crafted payloads like '=10+20+cmd|' /C calc'!A0' in the message field to trigger arbitrary command execution when the CSV is opened in spreadsheet applications.

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Related Resources (6)

https://github.com/tendenci/tendenci
https://www.tendenci.com/
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/tendenci-csv-formula-injection
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49145
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36962
https://www.mend.io/vulnerability-database/CVE-2020-36962

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Weakness Type (CWE)

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File

CWE-1236

CVSS v3.1

Base Score:
Attack Vector (AV): NETWORK
Attack Complexity (AC): LOW
Privileges Required (PR): NONE
User Interaction (UI): NONE
Scope (S): UNCHANGED
Confidentiality (C): HIGH
Integrity (I): HIGH
Availability (A): HIGH

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