CVE-2022-3634
Published: November 21, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The Contact Form 7 Database Addon WordPress plugin before 1.2.6.5 does not validate data when output it back in a CSV file, which could lead to CSV injection
Risk Analysis
The Contact Form 7 Database Addon WordPress plugin is vulnerable to CSV injection due to improper data validation. This critical flaw allows attackers to inject malicious payloads into CSV exports, potentially compromising the system.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.
Update the Contact Form 7 Database Addon plugin to version 1.2.6.5 or higher.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-3634 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-3634 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts