CVE-2022-29315: Invicti Acunetix before 14 allows CSV injection via the Description field on the Add Targets page, if the Expo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-29315?

acunetix: upgrade to 14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-29315 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29315 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-2022-29315 affect?

CVE-2022-29315 affects acunetix. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Invicti Acunetix before 14 allows CSV injection via the Description field on the Add Targets page, if the Export CSV feature is used.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-29315?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-29315 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting acunetix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Invicti Acunetix before 14 allows CSV injection via the Description field on the Add Targets page, if the Export CSV feature is used.

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1236
Published	2022-04-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: invicti

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-19 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

invicti acunetix UPGRADE

Affected: < 14

Fixed in: 14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy acunetix || rpm -q acunetix || acunetix --version

2. UPGRADE to 14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade acunetix

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade acunetix

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-2022-29315?

acunetix: upgrade to 14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-29315 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29315 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-2022-29315 affect?

CVE-2022-29315 affects acunetix. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Invicti Acunetix before 14 allows CSV injection via the Description field on the Add Targets page, if the Export CSV feature is used.

How urgent is CVE-2022-29315?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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