Is CVE-2021-38180 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-38180 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-38180 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-38180 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-38180?

CVE-2021-38180 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-38180

CWE-1236Published: October 12, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SAP Business One - version 10.0, allows an attacker to inject formulas when exporting data to Excel (CSV injection) due to improper sanitation during the data export. An attacker could thereby execute arbitrary commands on the victim's computer but only if the victim allows to execute macros while opening the file and the security settings of Excel allow for command execution.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-38180 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.