CVE-2023-41798 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-41798: WordPress Directorist Plugin <= 7.7.1 is vulnerable to CSV Injection

Vendor Wpwax
Product Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings
Weakness CWE-1236
Published November 7, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in wpWax Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listing.This issue affects Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings: from n/a through 7.7.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Directorist versions up to 7.7.1 contain a vulnerability that allows high-privilege users to modify site data when they interact with a specially crafted request. The vulnerability requires administrator-level access and user interaction to exploit. Impact is limited to low-level changes in confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data with limited scope when tricked into clicking a malicious link.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An admin tricked into clicking a malicious link could have site data altered in limited ways.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Administrator account required; victim must click a link or visit a page controlled by attacker.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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