How severe is CVE-2022-44738?

CVE-2022-44738 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-2022-44738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-44738?

CVE-2022-44738 affects Patrickrobrecht Posts And Users Stats. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44738?

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

When was CVE-2022-44738 published?

CVE-2022-44738 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-44738

CVE-2022-44738 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Patrickrobrecht Posts And Users Stats 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% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Patrickrobrecht Posts And Users Stats
Published: 2023-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Patrick Robrecht Posts and Users Stats.This issue affects Posts and Users Stats: from n/a through 1.1.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-44738?: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Patrick Robrecht Posts and Users Stats.This issue affects Posts and Users Stats: from n/a through 1.1.3.
How severe is CVE-2022-44738?: CVE-2022-44738 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-2022-44738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-44738?: CVE-2022-44738 affects Patrickrobrecht Posts And Users Stats. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44738?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-44738 published?: CVE-2022-44738 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/posts-and-users-stats/wordpress-posts-and-users-stats-plugin-1-1-3-csv-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:patrickrobrecht:posts_and_users_stats:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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