Is CVE-2020-36962 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-36962 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-36962 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-36962 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-36962?

CVE-2020-36962 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-36962

CWE-1236Published: January 28, 2026· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Tendenci 12.3.1 is vulnerable to CSV formula injection in its contact form. Attackers can inject malicious commands that execute when the exported CSV file is opened in a spreadsheet application, posing a critical security risk.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a patched version of Tendenci and exercise caution when opening CSV exports from untrusted sources.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-36962 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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 9.8.