CVE-2022-1544: Formula Injection/CSV Injection due to Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in CSV File in GitHub repos

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1544?

yii-helpers: upgrade to 1.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1544 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1544 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-2022-1544 affect?

CVE-2022-1544 affects yii-helpers. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Formula Injection/CSV Injection due to Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in CSV File in GitHub repository luyadev/yii-helpers prior to 1.2.1. Successful exploitation can lead to impacts such as client-sided command injection, code

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1544?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1544 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting yii-helpers. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Formula Injection/CSV Injection due to Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in CSV File in GitHub repository luyadev/yii-helpers prior to 1.2.1. Successful exploitation can lead to impacts such as client-sided command injection, code execution, or remote ex-filtration of contained confidential data.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1236
Published	2022-05-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): huntr.dev · Vendor: luya

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-01 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

luya yii-helpers UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.1

Fixed in: 1.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy yii-helpers || rpm -q yii-helpers || yii-helpers --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade yii-helpers

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade yii-helpers

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-2022-1544?

yii-helpers: upgrade to 1.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1544 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1544 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-2022-1544 affect?

CVE-2022-1544 affects yii-helpers. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Formula Injection/CSV Injection due to Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in CSV File in GitHub repository luyadev/yii-helpers prior to 1.2.1. Successful exploitation can lead to impacts such as client-sided command injection, code

How urgent is CVE-2022-1544?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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