CVE-2026-78209
exceljs through 4.4.0 fails to neutralize leading equals, plus, minus, or at signs in cell values written to CSV output. Attackers who can influence exported cell values can inject formulas that execute when the CSV file is opened in a spreadsheet application, potentially exfiltrating data or performing other malicious actions.
Published:Aug 24, 2026
Last Modified:Aug 29, 2026
EPS:Aug 24, 2026
EPSS Score:0.00295
CVSS Score:8.2
Affected Products
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Exceljs
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Exceljs
Exceljs
Exceljs
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Exceljs Project
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Exceljs
Exceljs Project
Exceljs
Exploits
No exploit reference
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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