Apache Ranger Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements CSV Export (<2.6.0)
CVE-2024-55532 Published on March 3, 2025
Apache Ranger: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in Export CSV feature of Apache Ranger in Apache Ranger Version < 2.6.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.6.0, which fixes this issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-55532 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
What is a CSV Injection Vulnerability?
The software saves user-provided information into a Comma-Separated Value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by spreadsheet software. User-provided data is often saved to traditional databases. This data can be exported to a CSV file, which allows users to read the data using spreadsheet software such as Excel, Numbers, or Calc. This software interprets entries beginning with '=' as formulas, which are then executed by the spreadsheet software. The software's formula language often allows methods to access hyperlinks or the local command line, and frequently allows enough characters to invoke an entire script. Attackers can populate data fields which, when saved to a CSV file, may attempt information exfiltration or other malicious activity when automatically executed by the spreadsheet software.
CVE-2024-55532 has been classified to as a CSV Injection vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Ranger:- Before and including 2.5.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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