Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects the Icegram Express WordPress/WooCommerce email marketing plugin through version 5.5.2. It is a CSV injection issue, meaning exported spreadsheet data may contain formula content that can execute when opened in spreadsheet software. The source rates it critical, but the bundle does not confirm active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize this for rapid inventory and remediation because the affected component handles subscriber data and spreadsheet exports, and the published score is critical. Do not claim active exploitation from this bundle alone.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-1236: improper neutralization of formula elements in CSV output. The supplied CVSS 3.1 vector is 9.8 critical: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The bundle does not include exploit mechanics or a fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress or WooCommerce sites running Icegram Express, also identified by package name email-subscribers, at versions through 5.5.2.
Exploitation context
The bundle lists KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. A public Patchstack database entry exists, so defenders should assume the issue is publicly known but not confirmed exploited here.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse beyond the CVE metadata and Patchstack reference. The affected range is through 5.5.2, but the provided bundle does not name a fixed version, proof of exploitation, or detailed vulnerable code path.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites using Icegram Express or email-subscribers.
- Identify installations at version 5.5.2 or earlier.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for the fixed release.
- Upgrade or disable affected installations per vendor guidance.
- Treat CSV exports from affected sites as untrusted.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin presence and exact version on each WordPress site.
- Review whether CSV export features are used operationally.
- Verify remediation against vendor or Patchstack fixed-version guidance.
- Check logs for suspicious CSV export activity if available.
- Document residual exposure where upgrade status is unknown.
Public sources used
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.