CVE-2026-93581 Details
Description
User-controlled values are not sufficiently neutralized when included in CSV exports. Values originating from user input, including data submitted by authenticated users or received through external communication channels such as email, may be stored in fields that are later included in CSV exports. An attacker can therefore inject values beginning with spreadsheet formula characters such as =, +, -, or @. An attacker does not necessarily require an authenticated account if the affected field can be populated through an external input channel such as incoming email. When an affected CSV file is opened in spreadsheet software, the application may interpret these values as formulas instead of plain text. Depending on the spreadsheet application and its security configuration, a malicious formula may cause unintended actions, disclose information, or invoke external functionality. Exploitation may require the user opening the exported CSV file to confirm one or more security warning dialogs. The vulnerability does not execute code on the OTRS server; any additional impact occurs in the spreadsheet application used to process the exported file. This issue affects OTRS: * 7.0.X * 8.0.X * 2023.X * 2024.X * 2025.X * 2026.X before 2026.7.X Please note that ((OTRS)) Community Edition 6.x and before are vulnerable. Products based on the ((OTRS)) Community Edition also very likely to be affected
A vulnerability exists in OTRS versions 7.0.X, 8.0.X, 2023.X, 2024.X, 2025.X, and 2026.X prior to 2026.7.X, as well as in OTRS Community Edition 6.x and earlier. This issue arises from user-controlled values not being properly sanitized before being included in CSV exports. Values from user input, whether from authenticated users or external sources like email, can be stored in fields that are later exported to CSV. An attacker could inject values starting with spreadsheet formula characters such as '=', '+', '-', or '@'. If the affected CSV file is opened in spreadsheet software, these values may be interpreted as formulas rather than plain text. Depending on the spreadsheet application and its security settings, a malicious formula could lead to unintended actions, information disclosure, or activation of external functionality. While the vulnerability does not execute code on the OTRS server, any additional impact occurs within the spreadsheet application processing the exported file.
Users are advised to update to OTRS version 2026.7.1 or later. Note that there will be no patches for OTRS 7.
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Assessed Oct 12, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://otrs.com/release-notes/otrs-security-advisory-2026-17/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-1236 | Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| OTRS | ~7.0 ~8.0 ~2023 ~2024 ~2025 ~2026 |
CPE
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| OTRS Community Edition | ~6 |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 12, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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