How severe is CVE-2022-38844?

CVE-2022-38844 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38844 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38844?

CVE-2022-38844 affects Espocrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38844?

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-2022-38844 published?

CVE-2022-38844 was published on 2022-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38844

CVE-2022-38844 is a high-severity vulnerability in Espocrm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Espocrm
Published: 2022-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CSV Injection in Create Contacts in EspoCRM 7.1.8 allows remote authenticated users to run system commands via creating contacts with payloads capable of executing system commands. Admin user exporting contacts in CSV file may end up executing the malicious system commands on his system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38844?: CSV Injection in Create Contacts in EspoCRM 7.1.8 allows remote authenticated users to run system commands via creating contacts with payloads capable of executing system commands. Admin user exporting contacts in CSV file may end up executing the malicious system commands on his system.
How severe is CVE-2022-38844?: CVE-2022-38844 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38844 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38844?: CVE-2022-38844 affects Espocrm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38844?: 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-2022-38844 published?: CVE-2022-38844 was published on 2022-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://medium.com/cybersecurity-valuelabs/espocrm-7-1-8-is-vulnerable-to-csv-injection-4c07494e2a76

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:espocrm:espocrm:7.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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