CVE-2018-20468
CWE-1236Published: June 17, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-20468 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-20468 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts