CVE-2022-2146: The Import CSV Files WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitise and escaped imported data before outputtin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-2146?

import csv files: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-2146 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2146 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-2022-2146 affect?

CVE-2022-2146 affects import csv files. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Import CSV Files WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitise and escaped imported data before outputting them back in a page, and is lacking CSRF check when performing such action as well, resulting in a Reflected Cross-Site Scriptin

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-2146?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-2146 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting import csv files. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Import CSV Files WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitise and escaped imported data before outputting them back in a page, and is lacking CSRF check when performing such action as well, resulting in a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2022-07-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: import csv files project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-17 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

import csv files project import csv files UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy import-csv-files || rpm -q import-csv-files || import-csv-files --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade import-csv-files

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade import-csv-files

Note

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

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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-2022-2146?

import csv files: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-2146 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2146 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-2022-2146 affect?

CVE-2022-2146 affects import csv files. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Import CSV Files WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitise and escaped imported data before outputting them back in a page, and is lacking CSRF check when performing such action as well, resulting in a Reflected Cross-Site Scriptin

How urgent is CVE-2022-2146?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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