CVE-2022-39217

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File in ghas-to-csv

Description

some-natalie/ghas-to-csv (GitHub Advanced Security to CSV) is a GitHub action which scrapes the GitHub Advanced Security API and shoves it into a CSV. In affected versions this GitHub Action creates a CSV file without sanitizing the output of the APIs. If an alert is dismissed or any other custom field contains executable code / formulas, it might be run when an endpoint opens that CSV file in a spreadsheet program. This issue has been addressed in version `v1`. Users are advised to use `v1` or later. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Category

5.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: some-natalie ghas-to-csv
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/some-natalie/ghas-to-csv/security/advisories/GHSA-634p-93h9-92vh third party advisory patch
https://github.com/some-natalie/ghas-to-csv/commit/d0b521928fa734513b5cd9c7d9d8e09db50e884a third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39217?
CVE-2022-39217 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-39217?
To fix CVE-2022-39217, 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-2022-39217 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-39217 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-39217?
CVE-2022-39217 affects some-natalie ghas-to-csv.
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