CVE-2022-2840

Name: CVE-2022-2840
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-19T14:15:11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 9.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2840 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Zephyr Project Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.5 does not sanitise and escape various parameters before using them in SQL statements via various AJAX actions available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users, leading to SQL injections. EPSS estimates a 9.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Zephyr Project Manager WordPress plugin before 3.2.5 does not sanitise and escape various parameters before using them in SQL statements via various AJAX actions available to both unauthenticated and authenticated 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

9.61%

94.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zephyr-One	Zephyr Project Manager	< 3.2.5

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168652/WordPress-Zephyr-Project-Manager-3.2.42-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/13d8be88-c3b7-4d6e-9792-c98b801ba53cExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168652/WordPress-Zephyr-Project-Manager-3.2.42-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/13d8be88-c3b7-4d6e-9792-c98b801ba53cExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2840?

How severe is CVE-2022-2840?

CVE-2022-2840 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2840?

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-2022-2840?

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Source: NVD / NIST