What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-1539?

CVE-2022-1539 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-1539?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-1539. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.2%.

Exports And Reports CVE-2022-1539

HIGH

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File (CWE-1236)

2022-07-25 contact@wpscan.com

Microsoft Information Disclosure WordPress Exports And Reports

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 25, 2022 - 13:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

The Exports and Reports WordPress plugin before 0.9.2 does not sanitize and validate data when generating the CSV to export, which could lead to a CSV injection, by the use of Microsoft Excel DDE function, or to leak data via maliciously injected hyperlinks.

AnalysisAI

The Exports and Reports WordPress plugin before 0.9.2 does not sanitize and validate data when generating the CSV to export, which could lead to a CSV injection, by the use of Microsoft Excel DDE. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-1236. The Exports and Reports WordPress plugin before 0.9.2 does not sanitize and validate data when generating the CSV to export, which could lead to a CSV injection, by the use of Microsoft Excel DDE function, or to leak data via maliciously injected hyperlinks. Affected products include: Exports And Reports Project Exports And Reports. Version information: before 0.9.2.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.