CVE-2020-36962

CRITICAL

Tendenci 12.3.1 - Code Injection

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Tendenci 12.3.1 contains a CSV formula injection vulnerability in the contact form message field that allows attackers to inject malicious formulas during export. Attackers can submit crafted payloads like '=10+20+cmd|' /C calc'!A0' in the message field to trigger arbitrary command execution when the CSV is opened in spreadsheet applications.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Mufaddal Masalawala · textwebappsmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49145

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.0027
EPSS Percentile 50.2%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-1236
Status published
Products (1)
tendenci/tendenci 12.3.1
Published Jan 28, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026