CVE-2022-0267

Name: CVE-2022-0267
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-07T09:15:09.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0267 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The AdRotate WordPress plugin before 5.8.22 does not sanitise and escape the adrotate_action before using it in a SQL statement via the adrotate_request_action function available to admins, leading to a SQL injection. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The AdRotate WordPress plugin before 5.8.22 does not sanitise and escape the adrotate_action before using it in a SQL statement via the adrotate_request_action function available to admins, leading to a 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

1.26%

65.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adrotate Project	Adrotate	< 5.8.22

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7df70f49-547f-4bdb-bf9b-2e06f93488c6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7df70f49-547f-4bdb-bf9b-2e06f93488c6Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0267?

How severe is CVE-2022-0267?

CVE-2022-0267 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0267?

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-2022-0267?

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Source: NVD / NIST