CVE-2022-45810CWE-1236

WordPress Email Subscribers & Newsletters Plugin <= 5.5.2 is vulnerable to CSV Injection

Medium · published November 7, 2023

CVSS v3.1
6.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Watch out for sneaky formulas! An improper neutralization vulnerability in Icegram Express could allow malicious CSV content to run amok like a rogue chef throwing unexpected ingredients in a dish. 🍽️ Think of it like a restaurant where a server accepts any order without checking for allergies—one bad ingredient, and it's a recipe for disaster! This vulnerability lets harmful formulas slip right through, potentially manipulating data with no checks in place. An attacker could exploit this flaw to craft a CSV file with harmful formulas, leading to unintended consequences like data corruption or unauthorized data manipulation. While it's not currently exploited, the potential for mischief is absolutely there, making it a critical issue to address as it can impact user trust!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a server accepts any order without checking for allergies—one bad ingredient, and it's a recipe for disaster! This vulnerability lets harmful formulas slip right through, potentially manipulating data with no checks in place. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of formula elements within CSV files generated by Icegram Express, allowing malicious inputs to bypass validation and execute unexpected calculations upon opening the file.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to craft a CSV file with harmful formulas, leading to unintended consequences like data corruption or unauthorized data manipulation. While it's not currently exploited, the potential for mischief is absolutely there, making it a critical issue to address as it can impact user trust! Update Icegram Express to the latest version (5.5.3 or higher) to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that your CSV handling logic includes robust checks to neutralize any potentially harmful formula elements. You've got this! With a quick update and some diligence, you'll keep your data safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
6.1 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00629 · 49.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-1236 · Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
Published
2023-11-07T16:50Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 NOV 16:50Z
    WordPress Email Subscribers & Newsletters Plugin <= 5.5.2 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
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