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CVE-2020-26507: A CSV Injection (also known as Formula Injection) vulnerability in the Marmind web application with version...

A CSV Injection (also known as Formula Injection) vulnerability in the Marmind web application with version 4.1.141.0 allows malicious users to gain remote control of other computers. By providing formula code in the “Notes” functionality in the main screen, an attacker can inject a payload into the “Description” field under the “Insert To-Do” option. Other users might download this data, for example a CSV file, and execute the malicious commands on their computer by opening the file using a software such as Microsoft Excel. The attacker could gain remote access to the user’s PC.

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Plain-English summary

Marmind 4.1.141.0 is reported vulnerable to CSV formula injection. A malicious user could place formula content in Notes/To-Do description data that later appears in a CSV export. If another user opens that CSV in Excel or similar software, the attacker could potentially compromise that user's computer.

Executive priority

Prioritize if Marmind is used for collaborative workflows and CSV exports are common. The impact can reach endpoint compromise, but the available evidence does not confirm active exploitation or a vendor-fixed version.

Technical view

The issue is CSV Injection in Marmind web application version 4.1.141.0. User-controlled formula content entered through Notes and the Insert To-Do Description field may be exported into CSV. The dangerous action occurs when another user downloads and opens the CSV in spreadsheet software that evaluates formulas.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations using Marmind 4.1.141.0 with shared data entry and CSV export workflows opened in spreadsheet applications. The provided CVE data does not identify other affected versions or products.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation requires a malicious Marmind user, a vulnerable export path, and another user opening the exported CSV in software such as Microsoft Excel.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse. The CVE description identifies the vulnerable workflow and Marmind 4.1.141.0, but gives no CVSS, CWE, patch version, or broad version range. Avoid assuming other Marmind releases are affected without vendor confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Check Marmind guidance or support channels for fixed versions or official mitigations.
  • Restrict CSV exports from untrusted shared Marmind records until remediated.
  • Treat Marmind CSV exports as untrusted files before opening in spreadsheet software.
  • Review existing Notes and To-Do Description fields for formula-like content.
  • Apply CSV formula sanitization if supported by the vendor or platform configuration.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether Marmind version 4.1.141.0 is deployed.
  • Identify teams that export Notes or To-Do data to CSV.
  • Review whether exported CSV fields preserve user-entered formula content.
  • Check endpoint controls for spreadsheet files received from internal web exports.
  • Document any compensating controls while awaiting vendor confirmation.
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