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CVE — High

CVE-2026-78209

exceljs through 4.4.0 fails to neutralize leading equals, plus, minus, or at signs in cell values written to CSV output. Attackers who can influence exported cell values can inject formulas that execute when the CSV file is opened in a spreadsheet application, potentially exfiltrating data or performing other malicious actions.

CVSS v3.1
8.2 HIGH
EPSS
0.29%
probability of exploitation in 30 days
CISA KEV
Not listed
no confirmed exploitation reported
News coverage
0
sources referencing this CVE
CVSS v3.1 Detail
Attack VectorNETWORK
Attack ComplexityLOW
Privileges RequiredNONE
User InteractionREQUIRED
ScopeCHANGED
ConfidentialityHIGH
IntegrityLOW
AvailabilityNONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
Connections
1 relationships
Timeline
disclosure → media coverage
Aug 24, 2026
Disclosure — published as a CVE record. · last revised by NVD Aug 31, 2026