CVE-2019-12134 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-12134 affecting Workday up to version 32, allowing CSV Injection. Discover impact, affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps.
Workday up to version 32 is susceptible to CSV Injection, also known as Excel Macro Injection or Formula Injection, posing a security risk through mishandling user-entered values in a contact form field.
Understanding CVE-2019-12134
The vulnerability in Workday allows for CSV Injection, potentially leading to malicious Excel Macro or Formula Injection.
What is CVE-2019-12134?
CSV Injection in Workday up to version 32 occurs due to improper handling of user-entered values in a contact form field, resulting in CSV export feature exploitation.
The Impact of CVE-2019-12134
This vulnerability could be exploited by low-privileged users to manipulate CSV exports, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-12134
Workday's export functionality vulnerability explained.
Vulnerability Description
CSV Injection vulnerability in Workday up to version 32 allows for Excel Macro or Formula Injection through mishandling user-provided values in a contact form field.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Workday
- Versions affected: Up to version 32
Exploitation Mechanism
- Low-privileged user inputs a value in a contact form field
- Improper handling of this value leads to CSV export feature exploitation
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2019-12134.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Implement input validation to sanitize user inputs
- Restrict user privileges to minimize the impact of potential attacks
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regular security training for users on safe data handling practices
- Continuous monitoring and auditing of CSV export activities
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches or updates provided by Workday to address the CSV Injection vulnerability