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CVE-2021-36334: Dell EMC CloudLink 7.1 and all prior versions contain a CSV formula Injection Vulnerability.

Dell EMC CloudLink 7.1 and all prior versions contain a CSV formula Injection Vulnerability. A remote high privileged attacker, may potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary code execution on end user machine

MediumCVSS 5.9Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

Dell EMC CloudLink 7.1 and earlier can create CSV data that may trigger spreadsheet formulas when opened. A remote attacker with high privileges could use this to affect the person opening the CSV, potentially causing code execution on that user’s machine.

Executive priority

Handle through normal vulnerability management with attention to privileged workflows. Business urgency rises if CloudLink exports are routinely opened by administrators or security staff on workstations with broad access.

Technical view

This is a CSV formula injection issue in Dell EMC CloudLink 7.1 and prior. The CVSS vector requires network access, low attack complexity, high privileges, and user interaction. Impact is limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss with changed scope because the affected endpoint is the CSV-opening user environment.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where Dell EMC CloudLink 7.1 or earlier is deployed and privileged users can create or export CSV content that others open in spreadsheet software.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation depends on a high-privileged attacker and a user opening the crafted CSV in a vulnerable spreadsheet workflow.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse: the CVE states CSV formula injection and potential arbitrary code execution on an end-user machine, but does not provide CWE, exploit evidence, or detailed remediation in the bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any Dell EMC CloudLink 7.1 or earlier deployments.
  • Review Dell’s advisory for supported fixed versions or vendor-approved remediation.
  • Limit CSV export or administrative access to trusted privileged users.
  • Treat CloudLink CSV exports as untrusted until vendor guidance is applied.
  • Use spreadsheet protected-view controls where available.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory CloudLink versions and confirm whether 7.1 or earlier is present.
  • Map who can create, modify, or export CSV data from CloudLink.
  • Review workflows where exported CSV files are opened by administrators or operators.
  • Check Dell’s referenced advisory for remediation status and applicability.
  • Confirm whether current exports neutralize spreadsheet formulas in user-controlled fields.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.9 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.9CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L1.73.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.9Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2021-36334Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

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DellCloudLinkunspecifiedListed
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