CVE-2022-3249: The WP CSV Exporter WordPress plugin before 1.3.7 does not properly sanitise and escape some parameters before

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-3249?

wp csv exporter: upgrade to 1.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-3249 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3249 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-2022-3249 affect?

CVE-2022-3249 affects wp csv exporter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The WP CSV Exporter WordPress plugin before 1.3.7 does not properly sanitise and escape some parameters before using them in a SQL statement, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform SQL injection attacks

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-3249?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2022-3249 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting wp csv exporter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP CSV Exporter WordPress plugin before 1.3.7 does not properly sanitise and escape some parameters before using them in a SQL statement, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform SQL injection attacks

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-12-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wp csv exporter project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-05 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp csv exporter project wp csv exporter UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.7

Fixed in: 1.3.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-csv-exporter || rpm -q wp-csv-exporter || wp-csv-exporter --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-csv-exporter

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-csv-exporter

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-2022-3249?

wp csv exporter: upgrade to 1.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-3249 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3249 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-2022-3249 affect?

CVE-2022-3249 affects wp csv exporter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The WP CSV Exporter WordPress plugin before 1.3.7 does not properly sanitise and escape some parameters before using them in a SQL statement, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform SQL injection attacks

How urgent is CVE-2022-3249?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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