CVE-2022-1281

Name: CVE-2022-1281
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-02T16:15:09.073+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 23.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1281 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Photo Gallery WordPress plugin through 1.6.3 does not properly escape the $_POST['filter_tag'] parameter, which is appended to an SQL query, making SQL Injection attacks possible.. EPSS estimates a 23.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Photo Gallery WordPress plugin through 1.6.3 does not properly escape the $_POST['filter_tag'] parameter, which is appended to an SQL query, making SQL Injection attacks possible.

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

23.46%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
10web	Photo Gallery	<= 1.6.3

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2706797/photo-gallery/trunk/frontend/models/BWGModelGalleryBox.php?old=2587758&old_path=photo-gallery%2Ftrunk%2Ffrontend%2Fmodels%2FBWGModelGalleryBox.phpPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2b4866f2-f511-41c6-8135-cf1e0263d8deExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2706797/photo-gallery/trunk/frontend/models/BWGModelGalleryBox.php?old=2587758&old_path=photo-gallery%2Ftrunk%2Ffrontend%2Fmodels%2FBWGModelGalleryBox.phpPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2b4866f2-f511-41c6-8135-cf1e0263d8deExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1281?

The Photo Gallery WordPress plugin through 1.6.3 does not properly escape the $_POST['filter_tag'] parameter, which is appended to an SQL query, making SQL Injection attacks possible.

How severe is CVE-2022-1281?

CVE-2022-1281 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 23.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1281?

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-2022-1281?

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Source: NVD / NIST