CVE-2022-0479

Name: CVE-2022-0479
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-28T18:15:08.903+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 44.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0479 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Popup Builder WordPress plugin before 4.1.1 does not sanitise and escape the sgpb-subscription-popup-id parameter before using it in a SQL statement in the All Subscribers admin dashboard, leading to a SQL injection, which could also be used to perform Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attack against a logged in admin opening a malicious link. EPSS estimates a 44.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Popup Builder WordPress plugin before 4.1.1 does not sanitise and escape the sgpb-subscription-popup-id parameter before using it in a SQL statement in the All Subscribers admin dashboard, leading to a SQL injection, which could also be used to perform Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attack against a logged in admin opening a malicious link

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

44.08%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sygnoos	Popup Builder	< 4.1.1

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2686454Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0d2bbbaf-fbfd-4921-ba4e-684e2e77e816Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2686454Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0d2bbbaf-fbfd-4921-ba4e-684e2e77e816Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0479?

How severe is CVE-2022-0479?

CVE-2022-0479 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 44.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0479?

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-2022-0479?

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Source: NVD / NIST