CVE-2026-19501 (GCVE-0-2026-19501)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-18 15:21 – Updated: 2026-08-21 19:57
VLAI
Title
CVE-2026-19501
Summary
CSV export functionality in Brainstorm Force SureForms version, <= 2.12.1, fails to neutralize spreadsheet formula characters in user-controlled form field names before generating CSV exports, which allows a remote attacker to execute spreadsheet formulas on an administrator's workstation when the exported CSV file is opened in a vulnerable spreadsheet application.
Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: poc Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-21 19:56 UTC
CWE
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
SureForms SureForms Affected: 0 , ≤ 2.12.1 (custom)
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