Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This WordPress plugin can create CSV exports that preserve spreadsheet formulas. If a user opens a maliciously influenced export, the spreadsheet may perform unintended actions. The issue is medium severity because it needs a logged-in attacker and user interaction, but the CVSS rating shows potentially high integrity impact.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where the plugin is installed and CSV exports are operationally used. Otherwise, handle through normal vulnerability management. The business concern is data integrity risk from trusted staff opening unsafe exports, not direct server takeover from the evidence provided.
Technical view
CVE-2022-46804 is CWE-1236 CSV injection in Narola Infotech Solutions LLP Export Users Data Distinct through version 1.3. The CVSS 3.1 vector is 5.8, AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N. Sources do not identify CPEs, fixed versions, or exploit details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using Export Users Data Distinct version 1.3 or earlier. Risk is highest where low-privileged users can affect exported user data and administrators or staff open those CSV files in spreadsheet software.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated access and a victim opening an exported CSV, so this is more likely in targeted abuse than broad unauthenticated scanning.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow: CVE and Patchstack identify CSV injection through version 1.3, but the bundle does not provide a fixed version, exploit proof, or remediation specifics. Avoid assuming wider product impact beyond the named WordPress plugin.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Export Users Data Distinct installations and versions.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Disable the plugin if no maintained fixed version is available.
- Restrict CSV export access to trusted administrators only.
- Treat exported CSV files as untrusted before opening them in spreadsheets.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Export Users Data Distinct is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag version 1.3 or earlier.
- Review who can create or influence exported user data.
- Check whether staff routinely open plugin-generated CSV files.
- Document compensating controls if the plugin cannot be removed immediately.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N1.34Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.8MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
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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.