CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-93581

MediumCVSS 6.1
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

OTRS does not sufficiently neutralize user-controlled values that are later included in CSV exports. An attacker can inject values beginning with spreadsheet formula characters (=, +, -, @), which when the CSV file is opened in spreadsheet software may be interpreted as formulas and perform unintended actions. This affects versions 7.0.X, 8.0.X, 2023.X, 2024.X, 2025.X, 2026.X before 2026.7.X, and OTRS Community Edition 6.x and earlier.

Risk Assessment

An organization using OTRS may be exposed to attacks where malicious formulas in exported CSV files could lead to information disclosure or invoke external functionality when the file is opened by a user. This requires user interaction (confirming security warnings) but can result in serious consequences.

Recommendation

Update OTRS to version 2026.7.X or later, which fixes this vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing a policy for cautious opening of CSV files originating from OTRS and training users on the risks of formulas in spreadsheets.

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Original NVD description (English source)

User-controlled values are not sufficiently neutralized when included in CSV exports. Values originating from user input, including data submitted by authenticated users or received through external communication channels such as email, may be stored in fields that are later included in CSV exports. An attacker can therefore inject values beginning with spreadsheet formula characters such as =, +, -, or @. An attacker does not necessarily require an authenticated account if the affected field can be populated through an external input channel such as incoming email. When an affected CSV file is opened in spreadsheet software, the application may interpret these values as formulas instead of plain text. Depending on the spreadsheet application and its security configuration, a malicious formula may cause unintended actions, disclose information, or invoke external functionality. Exploitation may require the user opening the exported CSV file to confirm one or more security warning dialogs. The vulnerability does not execute code on the OTRS server; any additional impact occurs in the spreadsheet application used to process the exported file. This issue affects OTRS: * 7.0.X * 8.0.X * 2023.X * 2024.X * 2025.X * 2026.X before 2026.7.X Please note that ((OTRS)) Community Edition 6.x and before are vulnerable. Products based on the ((OTRS)) Community Edition also very likely to be affected

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