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CVE-2022-45370: WebToffee Comments Import/Export may execute malicious code

CVE-2022-45370 · published 2 years ago

Summary

The WebToffee WordPress Comments Import & Export plugin (up to version 2.3.1) can mishandle specially crafted CSV files, allowing an attacker to run unwanted commands on your site. This could let a malicious user add or change data without permission. Update the plugin to the latest version or remove it if you do not need CSV import/export functionality.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
webtoffee	wordpress_comments_import_and_export	<= 2.3.1 `cpe:2.3:a:webtoffee:wordpress_comments_import_and_export::::::wordpress::*`

Original advisory text

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in WebToffee WordPress Comments Import & Export.This issue affects WordPress Comments Import & Export: from n/a through 2.3.1.

References

Fix within

Internet-facing 3 days

Internal 60 days

Not known to be exploited
Can be exploited automatically
Gives an attacker full control

Severity

9.8 Critical

Exploitation

<1% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-1236Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File

Timeline

Published7 Nov 2023

Updated4 Nov 2026

First seen28 Apr 2026

Sources

CVE-2022-45370 · NVD

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