CVE-2022-46809 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-46809: WordPress ReviewX Plugin <= 1.6.7 is vulnerable to CSV Injection

Vendor Wpdeveloper
Product ReviewX – Multi-criteria Rating & Reviews for WooCommerce
Weakness CWE-1236
Published November 7, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

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 WPDeveloper ReviewX – Multi-criteria Rating & Reviews for WooCommerce.This issue affects ReviewX – Multi-criteria Rating & Reviews for WooCommerce: from n/a through 1.6.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

ReviewX for WooCommerce versions up to 1.6.7 contain a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must visit a malicious page while logged into their WordPress site. An attacker can modify review data or settings without the victim's knowledge.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Perform unauthorized actions on the site (modify reviews, settings) on behalf of a logged-in user.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter or delete reviews, change plugin settings, or manipulate review data without authorization.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Victim must be logged into WordPress and visit an attacker-controlled page while the plugin is active.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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