CVE-2022-45370 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-45370: WordPress WordPress Comments Import & Export Plugin <= 2.3.1 is vulnerable to CSV Injection

Vendor Webtoffee
Product WordPress Comments Import & Export
Weakness CWE-1236
Published November 7, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in WebToffee WordPress Comments Import & Export.This issue affects WordPress Comments Import & Export: from n/a through 2.3.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The WordPress Comments Import & Export plugin through version 2.3.1 contains a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of a site administrator. The vulnerability requires the admin to visit a malicious page while logged in. An attacker can modify plugin settings or import malicious comment data without the admin's knowledge.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Perform unauthorized actions on the site (import data, change settings) by tricking an admin into visiting a malicious page.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can modify comment import settings or inject malicious comments into your site without your consent.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Site admin must be logged in and visit an attacker-controlled page; no special plugin configuration required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 7, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated