CVE-2022-0787

Name: CVE-2022-0787
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-28T18:15:09.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 8.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0787 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection) WordPress plugin before 5.1 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before using them in SQL statements via AJAX actions (available to unauthenticated users), leading to SQL Injections. EPSS estimates a 8.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection) WordPress plugin before 5.1 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before using them in SQL statements via AJAX actions (available to unauthenticated users), leading to SQL Injections

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

8.85%

94.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Limit Login Attempts Project	Limit Login Attempts	< 5.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/69329a8a-2cbe-4f99-a367-b152bd85b3ddExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/69329a8a-2cbe-4f99-a367-b152bd85b3ddExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0787?

How severe is CVE-2022-0787?

CVE-2022-0787 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0787?

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