CVE-2022-0254

Name: CVE-2022-0254
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-14T15:15:09.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0254 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WordPress Zero Spam WordPress plugin before 5.2.11 does not properly sanitise and escape the order and orderby parameters before using them in a SQL statement in the admin dashboard, leading to a SQL injection. EPSS estimates a 2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WordPress Zero Spam WordPress plugin before 5.2.11 does not properly sanitise and escape the order and orderby parameters before using them in a SQL statement in the admin dashboard, leading to a SQL injection

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.00%

78.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Highfivery	Zero-Spam	< 5.2.11

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2660225Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2680906Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ae54681f-7b89-408c-b0ee-ba4a520db997Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2660225Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2680906Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ae54681f-7b89-408c-b0ee-ba4a520db997Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0254?

How severe is CVE-2022-0254?

CVE-2022-0254 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0254?

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-2022-0254?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST