PatchTheCVECVE-2022-21241: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in CSV+ prior to 0.8.1 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to inject a
CVE-2022-21241 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting csv\+. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in CSV+ prior to 0.8.1 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to inject an arbitrary script or an arbitrary OS command via a specially crafted CSV file that contains HTML a tag.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.6 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.2% (top 12%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-02-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-21241?
csv\+: upgrade to 0.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-21241 being exploited?
CVE-2022-21241 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-2022-21241 affect?
CVE-2022-21241 affects csv\+. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in CSV+ prior to 0.8.1 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to inject an arbitrary script or an arbitrary OS command via a specially crafted CSV file that contains HTML a tag.
How urgent is CVE-2022-21241?
Priority 56/100. Critical severity