Export Users Data Distinct <= 1.3 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) CSV Injection

2023-03-22 00:00

Kévin Mosbahi (Mika)

Strategic Overview

Status

Unpatched

Affected PluginExport Users Data Distinct

Affected Version<= 1.3

CVSS5.5Medium

CVECVE-2022-46804

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Vulnerability Overview

The Export Users Data Distinct plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV Injection in versions up to, and including, 1.3. This allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or above to embed untrusted input into exported CSV files, which can result in code execution when these files are downloaded and opened on a local system with a vulnerable configuration.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement. --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-1236 (Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File) The product saves user-provided information into a Comma-Separated Value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by a spreadsheet product.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-46804 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/03a1724c-8fea-4e9f-a4a1-9de236e1f15a

CVSS Vector

5.5

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow

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