CVE-2021-23654

Public Exploit
Improper Input Validation

Description

This affects all versions of package html-to-csv. When there is a formula embedded in a HTML page, it gets accepted without any validation and the same would be pushed while converting it into a CSV file. Through this a malicious actor can embed or generate a malicious link or execute commands via CSV files.

Category

5.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.43% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory snyk.io
Affected: n/a html-to-csv
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PYTHON-HTMLTOCSV-1582784 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/hanwentao/html2csv/blob/master/html2csv/converter.py third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23654?
CVE-2021-23654 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-23654?
To fix CVE-2021-23654, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-23654 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-23654 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-23654?
CVE-2021-23654 affects n/a html-to-csv.
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