How severe is CVE-2020-22390?

CVE-2020-22390 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-2020-22390 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-22390?

CVE-2020-22390 affects Akaunting. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-22390?

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-2020-22390 published?

CVE-2020-22390 was published on 2021-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-22390

Q: What is CVE-2020-22390?

Akaunting <= 2.0.9 is vulnerable to CSV injection in the Item name field, export function. Attackers can inject arbitrary code into the name parameter and perform code execution when the crafted file is opened.

CVE-2020-22390 is a high-severity vulnerability in Akaunting 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% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Akaunting
Published: 2021-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Akaunting <= 2.0.9 is vulnerable to CSV injection in the Item name field, export function. Attackers can inject arbitrary code into the name parameter and perform code execution when the crafted file is opened.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-22390?: Akaunting <= 2.0.9 is vulnerable to CSV injection in the Item name field, export function. Attackers can inject arbitrary code into the name parameter and perform code execution when the crafted file is opened.
How severe is CVE-2020-22390?: CVE-2020-22390 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-2020-22390 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-22390?: CVE-2020-22390 affects Akaunting. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-22390?: 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-2020-22390 published?: CVE-2020-22390 was published on 2021-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cqinfo.la/csv-injection-in-akaunting/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:akaunting:akaunting:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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