Is CVE-2021-43515 actively exploited?

CVE-2021-43515 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-11-21.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-43515?

CVE-2021-43515 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2021-43515?

Patch guidance is available from kimai security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2021-43515.

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Description

CSV Injection (aka Excel Macro Injection or Formula Injection) exists in creating new timesheet in Kimai. By filling the Description field with malicious payload, it will be mistreated while exporting to a CSV file.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-1236

Metadata

Primary Vendor: KIMAI
Published: 4/8/2022
Last Modified: 11/21/2024
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

kimai : kimai

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2021-43515. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2021-43515

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CVE-2021-43515 vulnerability