WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2022-45370 Modified

WordPress Comments Import & Export: A security weakness

WordPress Comments Import & Export is affected by a security weakness. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. The resulting impact depends on how the affected component exposes the vulnerable operation.

CVE / CNA score 6.1 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score 9.8 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
WordPress Comments Import & Export
Plugin slug
comments-import-export-woocommerce
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Nov 07, 2023
Weakness
CWE-1236 — Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File

This CVE was published Nov 07, 2023 and is one of 6 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update WordPress Comments Import & Export to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in WebToffee WordPress Comments Import & Export.This issue affects WordPress Comments Import & Export: from n/a through 2.3.1.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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