CVE-2022-0513

Name: CVE-2022-0513
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-16T17:15:11.503+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 53.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0513 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Statistics WordPress plugin is vulnerable to SQL Injection due to insufficient escaping and parameterization of the exclusion_reason parameter found in the ~/includes/class-wp-statistics-exclusion.php file which allows attackers without authentication to inject arbitrary SQL queries to obtain sensitive information, in versions up to and including 13.1.4. This requires the "Record Exclusions" option to be enabled on the vulnerable site.. EPSS estimates a 53.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Statistics WordPress plugin is vulnerable to SQL Injection due to insufficient escaping and parameterization of the exclusion_reason parameter found in the ~/includes/class-wp-statistics-exclusion.php file which allows attackers without authentication to inject arbitrary SQL queries to obtain sensitive information, in versions up to and including 13.1.4. This requires the "Record Exclusions" option to be enabled on the vulnerable site.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

53.61%

98.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veronalabs	Wp Statistics	<= 13.1.4

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2671297/wp-statistics/trunk/includes/class-wp-statistics-hits.phpPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/02/unauthenticated-sql-injection-vulnerability-patched-in-wordpress-statistics-plugin/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2671297/wp-statistics/trunk/includes/class-wp-statistics-hits.phpPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/02/unauthenticated-sql-injection-vulnerability-patched-in-wordpress-statistics-plugin/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0513?

How severe is CVE-2022-0513?

CVE-2022-0513 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 53.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0513?

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-2022-0513?

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Source: NVD / NIST