How severe is CVE-2022-29315?

CVE-2022-29315 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-29315 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29315?

CVE-2022-29315 affects Invicti Acunetix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29315?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-29315 published?

CVE-2022-29315 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29315

CVE-2022-29315 is a high-severity vulnerability in Invicti Acunetix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1236.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Invicti Acunetix
Published: 2022-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Invicti Acunetix before 14 allows CSV injection via the Description field on the Add Targets page, if the Export CSV feature is used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29315?: Invicti Acunetix before 14 allows CSV injection via the Description field on the Add Targets page, if the Export CSV feature is used.
How severe is CVE-2022-29315?: CVE-2022-29315 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-29315 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29315?: CVE-2022-29315 affects Invicti Acunetix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29315?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-29315 published?: CVE-2022-29315 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://the-it-wonders.blogspot.com/2022/04/csv-injection-in-acunetix-version.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:invicti:acunetix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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