CVE-2023-41798

WordPress Directorist Plugin <= 7.7.1 is vulnerable to CSV Injection

Description

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in wpWax Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listing.This issue affects Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings: from n/a through 7.7.1.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 7.7.2 or a higher version.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.69% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: wpWax Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/directorist/wordpress-directorist-plugin-7-7-0-csv-injection?_s_id=cve vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-41798?
CVE-2023-41798 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-41798?
To fix CVE-2023-41798: Update to 7.7.2 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-41798 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-41798 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-41798?
CVE-2023-41798 affects wpWax Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings.
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