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CVE-2022-45350 (GCVE-0-2022-45350)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-11-07 15:05 – Updated: 2026-04-28 16:07
VLAI
Title
WordPress Simple History Plugin <= 3.3.1 is vulnerable to CSV Injection
Summary
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Pär Thernström Simple History – user activity log, audit tool.This issue affects Simple History – user activity log, audit tool: from n/a through 3.3.1.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-09-04 19:06 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-1236 - Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Pär Thernström Simple History – user activity log, audit tool Affected: n/a , ≤ 3.3.1 (custom)
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