How severe is CVE-2022-42882?

CVE-2022-42882 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-42882 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42882?

CVE-2022-42882 affects Shambix Simple Csv/xls Exporter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42882?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-42882 published?

CVE-2022-42882 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42882

CVE-2022-42882 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Shambix Simple Csv/xls Exporter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Shambix Simple Csv/xls Exporter
Published: 2023-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Shambix Simple CSV/XLS Exporter.This issue affects Simple CSV/XLS Exporter: from n/a through 1.5.8.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42882?: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Shambix Simple CSV/XLS Exporter.This issue affects Simple CSV/XLS Exporter: from n/a through 1.5.8.
How severe is CVE-2022-42882?: CVE-2022-42882 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-42882 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42882?: CVE-2022-42882 affects Shambix Simple Csv/xls Exporter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42882?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42882 published?: CVE-2022-42882 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/simple-csv-xls-exporter/wordpress-simple-csv-xls-exporter-plugin-1-5-8-authenticated-csv-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:shambix:simple_csv\/xls_exporter:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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