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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-45350
CVE-2022-45350:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Simple History WordPress plugin, a user activity log and audit tool developed by Pär Thernström, was found to contain a CSV Injection vulnerability (CVE-2022-45350). The vulnerability affects versions through 3.3.1 and was discovered on November 17, 2022, with public disclosure occurring on February 2, 2023 (Patchstack).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File (CWE-1236). It received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability requires subscriber-level privileges to exploit (NVD, WPScan).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to craft malicious formulas that could be used to exploit vulnerabilities in spreadsheet software or execute commands to gain access to the victim's PC. The specific impact may vary case by case (Patchstack).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in version 3.4.0 of the Simple History plugin. Users are advised to update to version 3.4.0 or later to remove the vulnerability (Patchstack).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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