Is CVE-2022-46803 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-46803 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-46803 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-46803 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-46803?

CVE-2022-46803 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-46803

CWE-1236Published: November 7, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Noptin Newsletter Simple Newsletter Plugin – Noptin.This issue affects Simple Newsletter Plugin – Noptin: from n/a through 1.9.5.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Noptin Newsletter plugin contains a critical CSV injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of formula elements. This allows an attacker to inject malicious payloads that execute when the exported CSV file is processed.

There is no known public exploit, and the issue is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the Noptin Newsletter plugin to the latest version. Avoid opening CSV files from untrusted sources in spreadsheet software.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-46803 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.