CVE-2022-0228

Name: CVE-2022-0228
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-21T11:15:09.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 5.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0228 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Popup Builder WordPress plugin before 4.0.7 does not validate and properly escape the orderby and order parameters before using them in a SQL statement in the admin dashboard, which could allow high privilege users to perform SQL injection. EPSS estimates a 5.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Popup Builder WordPress plugin before 4.0.7 does not validate and properly escape the orderby and order parameters before using them in a SQL statement in the admin dashboard, which could allow high privilege users to perform SQL injection

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

5.84%

92.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sygnoos	Popup Builder	< 4.0.7

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2659117Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/22facac2-52f4-4e5f-be59-1d2934b260d9Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2659117Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/22facac2-52f4-4e5f-be59-1d2934b260d9Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0228?

How severe is CVE-2022-0228?

CVE-2022-0228 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0228?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-0228?

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Source: NVD / NIST