CVE-2022-45350: Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Pär Thernström Simple History – use

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-45350?

simple history: upgrade to 3.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-45350 being exploited?

CVE-2022-45350 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-2022-45350 affect?

CVE-2022-45350 affects simple history. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Pär Thernström Simple History – user activity log, audit tool.This issue affects Simple History – user activity log, audit tool: from n/a through 3.3.1.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-45350?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-45350 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting simple history. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Pär Thernström Simple History – user activity log, audit tool.This issue affects Simple History – user activity log, audit tool: from n/a through 3.3.1.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1236
Published	2023-11-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: simple-history

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-07 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simple-history simple history UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.4.0

Fixed in: 3.4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-history || rpm -q simple-history || simple-history --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simple-history

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simple-history

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-2022-45350?

simple history: upgrade to 3.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-45350 being exploited?

CVE-2022-45350 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-2022-45350 affect?

CVE-2022-45350 affects simple history. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in Pär Thernström Simple History – user activity log, audit tool.This issue affects Simple History – user activity log, audit tool: from n/a through 3.3.1.

How urgent is CVE-2022-45350?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-4011 MEDIUM 6.5 MITIGATE A vulnerability was found in Simple History Plugin

References

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