Recon-ng up to 4.9.4 CSV modules/reporting/csv.py input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Recon-ng up to 4.9.4 and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the file modules/reporting/csv.py of the component CSV Handler. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-20752. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Recon-ng up to 4.9.4. This affects an unknown part of the file modules/reporting/csv.py of the component CSV Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in Recon-ng before 4.9.5. Lack of validation in the modules/reporting/csv.py file allows CSV injection. More specifically, when a Twitter user possesses an Excel macro for a username, it will not be properly sanitized when exported to a CSV file. This can result in remote code execution for the attacker.

The bug was discovered 06/16/2018. The weakness was published 02/04/2019. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-20752 since 02/04/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 233 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 4.9.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Recon-ng 4.9.5

Timelineinfo

06/16/2018 🔍
02/04/2019 +233 days 🔍
02/04/2019 +0 days 🔍
02/05/2019 +1 days 🔍
07/04/2023 +1610 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 285
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-20752 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-20752
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-130455

Entryinfo

Created: 02/05/2019 08:55
Updated: 07/04/2023 16:00
Changes: 02/05/2019 08:55 (55), 05/07/2020 17:50 (1), 07/04/2023 16:00 (5)
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