How severe is CVE-2022-3243?

CVE-2022-3243 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-3243 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3243?

CVE-2022-3243 affects Smackcoders Import All Pages, Post Types, Products, Orders, And Users As Xml & Csv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3243?

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-2022-3243 published?

CVE-2022-3243 was published on 2022-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3243

CVE-2022-3243 is a high-severity vulnerability in Smackcoders Import All Pages, Post Types, Products, Orders, And Users As Xml & Csv with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Smackcoders Import All Pages, Post Types, Products, Orders, And Users As Xml & Csv
Published: 2022-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Import all XML, CSV & TXT WordPress plugin before 6.5.8 does not properly sanitise and escape imported data before using them back SQL statements, leading to SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3243?: The Import all XML, CSV & TXT WordPress plugin before 6.5.8 does not properly sanitise and escape imported data before using them back SQL statements, leading to SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin
How severe is CVE-2022-3243?: CVE-2022-3243 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-3243 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3243?: CVE-2022-3243 affects Smackcoders Import All Pages, Post Types, Products, Orders, And Users As Xml & Csv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3243?: 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-2022-3243 published?: CVE-2022-3243 was published on 2022-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9f03bc1a-214f-451a-89fd-2cd3517e8f8a

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:smackcoders:import_all_pages\,_post_types\,_products\,_orders\,_and_users_as_xml_\&_csv:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*:*

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