CVE-2022-1539: The Exports and Reports WordPress plugin before 0.9.2 does not sanitize and validate data when generating the

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1539?

exports and reports: upgrade to 0.9.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1539 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1539 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-1539 affect?

CVE-2022-1539 affects exports and reports. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Exports and Reports WordPress plugin before 0.9.2 does not sanitize and validate data when generating the CSV to export, which could lead to a CSV injection, by the use of Microsoft Excel DDE function, or to leak data via maliciously in

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1539?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1539 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting exports and reports. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Exports and Reports WordPress plugin before 0.9.2 does not sanitize and validate data when generating the CSV to export, which could lead to a CSV injection, by the use of Microsoft Excel DDE function, or to leak data via maliciously injected hyperlinks.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1236
Published	2022-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: exports and reports project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-25 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

exports and reports project exports and reports UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.9.2

Fixed in: 0.9.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy exports-and-reports || rpm -q exports-and-reports || exports-and-reports --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.9.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade exports-and-reports

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade exports-and-reports

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-1539?

exports and reports: upgrade to 0.9.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1539 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1539 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-1539 affect?

CVE-2022-1539 affects exports and reports. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Exports and Reports WordPress plugin before 0.9.2 does not sanitize and validate data when generating the CSV to export, which could lead to a CSV injection, by the use of Microsoft Excel DDE function, or to leak data via maliciously in

How urgent is CVE-2022-1539?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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