CVE-2022-1683

Name: CVE-2022-1683
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-08T10:15:10.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1683 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The amtyThumb WordPress plugin through 4.2.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via its shortcode, leading to an SQL injection and is exploitable by any authenticated user (and not just Author+ like the original advisory mention) due to the fact that they can execute shortcodes via an AJAX action. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The amtyThumb WordPress plugin through 4.2.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via its shortcode, leading to an SQL injection and is exploitable by any authenticated user (and not just Author+ like the original advisory mention) due to the fact that they can execute shortcodes via an AJAX action

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.51%

71.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amtythumb Project	Amtythumb	<= 4.2.0

References

https://bulletin.iese.de/post/amtythumb_4-2-0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/359d145b-c365-4e7c-a12e-c26b7b8617ceExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://bulletin.iese.de/post/amtythumb_4-2-0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/359d145b-c365-4e7c-a12e-c26b7b8617ceExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1683?

How severe is CVE-2022-1683?

CVE-2022-1683 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1683?

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-2022-1683?

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Source: NVD / NIST