CVE-2022-45370: wordpress comments import and export vulnerability

CVE-2022-45370: medium vulnerability affecting wordpress comments import and export. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator.
CVE-2022-45370CVSS 6.1CMS

CVE-2022-45370: wordpress comments import and export vulnerability

CVE-2022-45370: medium vulnerability affecting wordpress comments import and export. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator.

CVSS
6.1 MEDIUM
EPSS
54.3%
Known exploited
not in KEV
Product
wordpress comments import and export

What is known

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.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2022-45370, a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.1) affecting wordpress comments import and export, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.

Recommended administrator action

Confirm whether wordpress comments import and export is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.

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