CVE-2022-46801
CWE-1236Published: November 7, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Paul Ryley Site Reviews.This issue affects Site Reviews: from n/a through 6.2.0.
Risk Analysis
Site Reviews for WordPress is affected by a critical CSV injection vulnerability, allowing for the execution of malicious formulas within exported files. This flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high potential for impact.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update the Site Reviews plugin to the latest version. Implement security best practices by validating all data exported to CSV formats.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-46801 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.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-46801 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts