CVE-2019-16959 json
SolarWinds Web Help Desk 12.7.0 allows CSV Injection, also known as Formula Injection, via a file attached to a ticket.
published 5y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2019-7437
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 76%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
SolarWinds Web Help Desk 12.7.0 allows CSV Injection, also known as Formula Injection, via a file attached to a ticket.
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1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- esecforte.com https://www.esecforte.com/formula-injection-vulnerability-india-in-solarwinds-web-help-desk/ referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-1236 Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
References
-
esecforte.com
/formula-injection-vulnerability-india-in-solarwinds-web-help-desk/
exploit, third-party-advisory
-
support.solarwinds.com
/SuccessCenter/s/
product
-
solarwinds.com
/free-tools/free-help-desk-software
product
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2019-16959
- NVD CVE-2019-16959
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