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CSV injection and formula hijacking: what viewers should avoid executing
Cells beginning with =, +, -, @ can trigger spreadsheet formulas, awareness for security teams and CSV tooling.
Dərc 21 mart 2025 · Table
When CSV opens in Excel or Sheets, a cell like =cmd|... can be interpreted as a formula. Pure viewers that do not execute formulas reduce that class of risk compared to full spreadsheet apps.
Defenses
- Strip or prefix risky leading characters in untrusted feeds.
- Open unknown files in a sandboxed viewer first.
- Train finance users on "enable content" prompts.