CVE-2022-3605 WP CSV Exporter < 1.3.7 - CSV Injection

High 7.8 Published Updated

An attacker can inject malicious formulas into CSV exports, potentially leading to code execution when the file is opened in spreadsheet software.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-3605?

CVE-2022-3605 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown WP CSV Exporter, published on 12 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The WP CSV Exporter WordPress plugin before 1.3.7 does not properly escape the fields when exporting data as CSV, leading to a CSV injection vulnerability.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3605?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wp Csv Exporter Project Wp Csv Exporter.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3605?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3605 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-3605 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3605 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vj22-xmp8-4mf5.

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