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CVE-2022-0434

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 14.78%

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CVE-2022-0434 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Page View Count WordPress plugin before 2.4.15 does not sanitise and escape the post_ids parameter before using it in a SQL statement via a REST endpoint, available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users. As a result, unauthenticated attackers could perform SQL injection attacks. EPSS estimates a 14.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Page View Count WordPress plugin before 2.4.15 does not sanitise and escape the post_ids parameter before using it in a SQL statement via a REST endpoint, available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users. As a result, unauthenticated attackers could perform SQL injection attacks

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
14.78%

96.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
A3revPage View Count< 2.4.15

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0434?
The Page View Count WordPress plugin before 2.4.15 does not sanitise and escape the post_ids parameter before using it in a SQL statement via a REST endpoint, available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users. As a result, unauthenticated attackers could perform SQL injection attacks
How severe is CVE-2022-0434?
CVE-2022-0434 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 14.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0434?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST