How severe is CVE-2018-20468?

CVE-2018-20468 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-20468 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-20468?

CVE-2018-20468 affects Sahipro Sahi Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-20468?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-20468 published?

CVE-2018-20468 was published on 2019-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-20468

CVE-2018-20468 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sahipro Sahi Pro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1236.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Sahipro Sahi Pro
Published: 2019-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Tyto Sahi Pro through 7.x.x and 8.0.0. A web reports module has "export to excel features" that are vulnerable to CSV injection. An attacker can embed Excel formulas inside an automation script that, when exported after execution, results in code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-20468?: An issue was discovered in Tyto Sahi Pro through 7.x.x and 8.0.0. A web reports module has "export to excel features" that are vulnerable to CSV injection. An attacker can embed Excel formulas inside an automation script that, when exported after execution, results in code execution.
How severe is CVE-2018-20468?: CVE-2018-20468 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-20468 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-20468?: CVE-2018-20468 affects Sahipro Sahi Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20468?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-20468 published?: CVE-2018-20468 was published on 2019-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://barriersec.com/2019/06/cve-2018-20468-sahi-pro/

Affected products (1)

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