Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects the WordPress UsersWP plugin through version 1.2.3.9. A malicious value can be written into CSV output so that spreadsheet software treats it as a formula when opened. The risk is highest for teams that export user data and open it in office tools.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any public or business-critical WordPress site using UsersWP, particularly where user records are exported. This is not proven actively exploited in the provided sources, but the high CVSS score and no-privilege attack precondition justify prompt handling.
Technical view
CVE-2022-47442 is CWE-1236, improper neutralization of formula elements in a CSV file, in AyeCode Ltd UsersWP. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. The listed affected range is through 1.2.3.9.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely for WordPress sites running UsersWP version 1.2.3.9 or earlier, especially where administrators or staff export plugin data to CSV and open those files in spreadsheet applications.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation depends on a user opening a crafted CSV in a spreadsheet application, so operational workflows matter as much as internet exposure.
Researcher notes
The public bundle identifies the vulnerability class, affected plugin, affected version ceiling, and CVSS vector, but does not provide exploit details, a confirmed fixed version, or active exploitation evidence. Validation should focus on installed plugin versions and CSV export handling.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites running the UsersWP plugin.
- Check AyeCode or Patchstack guidance for the fixed or recommended version.
- Update UsersWP if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- Treat UsersWP CSV exports as untrusted until remediation is confirmed.
- Limit CSV export access to trusted administrative users only.
Validation and detection
- Inventory plugin versions across production and staging WordPress sites.
- Confirm whether any site runs UsersWP 1.2.3.9 or earlier.
- Review workflows where staff export and open UsersWP CSV files.
- Verify remediation against vendor or Patchstack version guidance.
- Check recent CSV exports for unexpected formula-like cell content.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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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.