CVE-2022-0760

Name: CVE-2022-0760
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-21T19:15:11.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 10.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0760 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Simple Link Directory WordPress plugin before 7.7.2 does not validate and escape the post_id parameter before using it in a SQL statement via the qcopd_upvote_action AJAX action (available to unauthenticated and authenticated users), leading to an unauthenticated SQL Injection. EPSS estimates a 10.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Simple Link Directory WordPress plugin before 7.7.2 does not validate and escape the post_id parameter before using it in a SQL statement via the qcopd_upvote_action AJAX action (available to unauthenticated and authenticated users), leading to an unauthenticated SQL Injection

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

10.82%

95.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quantumcloud	Simple Link Directory	< 7.7.2

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2684915Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1c83ed73-ef02-45c0-a9ab-68a3468d2210Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2684915Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1c83ed73-ef02-45c0-a9ab-68a3468d2210Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0760?

How severe is CVE-2022-0760?

CVE-2022-0760 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0760?

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-2022-0760?

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Source: NVD / NIST