CVE-2022-4368 WP CSV <= 1.8.0.0 - Reflected XSS via CSV Import
Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in victim browsers via reflected XSS in the WP CSV plugin's import feature, potentially leading to session hijacking.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-4368?
CVE-2022-4368 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Unknown WP CSV, published on 9 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The WP CSV WordPress plugin through 1.8.0.0 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page when importing a CSV, and doe snot have CSRF checks in place as well, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4368?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cpkwebsolutions Wp Csv.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4368?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4368 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2022-4368 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4368 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-42p3-xp7q-pwv6.