CVE-2022-0478

Name: CVE-2022-0478
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-14T15:15:09.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0478 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Event Manager and Tickets Selling for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 3.5.8 does not validate and escape the post_author_gutenberg parameter before using it in a SQL statement when creating/editing events, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform SQL Injection attacks. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Event Manager and Tickets Selling for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 3.5.8 does not validate and escape the post_author_gutenberg parameter before using it in a SQL statement when creating/editing events, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform SQL Injection attacks

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.51%

71.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mage-People	Event Manager And Tickets Selling For Woocommerce	< 3.5.8

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2671860Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d881d725-d06b-464f-a25e-88f41b1f431fExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2671860Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d881d725-d06b-464f-a25e-88f41b1f431fExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0478?

How severe is CVE-2022-0478?

CVE-2022-0478 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0478?

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-2022-0478?

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Source: NVD / NIST