Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a CSV injection issue in the WordPress ReviewX plugin for WooCommerce through version 1.6.7. The business risk is not server takeover; it is unsafe exported CSV content that can affect a person who opens the file in spreadsheet software. The CVE rates it medium severity and requires user interaction.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin hygiene issue. Prioritize sites where ReviewX CSV exports are used by operational staff, especially where exported data may include user-supplied review content.
Technical view
CVE-2022-46809 maps to CWE-1236: improper neutralization of formula elements in CSV output. The affected package is ReviewX by WPDeveloper, package name reviewx, through 1.6.7. CVSS 3.1 is 6.1 with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, and high integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress/WooCommerce sites using ReviewX through version 1.6.7 and exporting review data to CSV. Risk concentrates around staff or administrators who open exported CSV files in spreadsheet applications.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation depends on user interaction and higher complexity, consistent with a CSV file being opened by a target user.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports CSV injection in ReviewX through 1.6.7, but the provided bundle does not name a fixed version, patch date, or in-the-wild exploitation. Avoid assuming compromise; focus validation on plugin version, CSV export paths, and user exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ReviewX plugin and installed version.
- Check WPDeveloper and Patchstack guidance for a fixed or recommended version.
- Limit CSV export access to trusted administrative users only.
- Warn staff not to open unexpected ReviewX CSV exports in spreadsheet software.
- Use endpoint and email controls to reduce unsafe spreadsheet file handling.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether ReviewX is installed on each WordPress/WooCommerce site.
- Record installed ReviewX versions and flag versions through 1.6.7.
- Identify users and workflows that export or open ReviewX CSV files.
- Review vendor advisory details before accepting a version as remediated.
- Verify current CSV handling policy covers spreadsheet formula injection risk.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N1.64Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/reviewx/wordpress-reviewx-plugin-1-6-6-csv-injection?_s_id=cveCVE reference · vdb-entry
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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.