CVE-2022-3494

Name: CVE-2022-3494
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-07T10:15:12.03+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3494 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Complianz WordPress plugin before 6.3.4, and Complianz Premium WordPress plugin before 6.3.6 allow a translators to inject arbitrary SQL through an unsanitized translation. SQL can be injected through an infected translation file, or by a user with a translator role through translation plugins such as Loco Translate or WPML.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Complianz WordPress plugin before 6.3.4, and Complianz Premium WordPress plugin before 6.3.6 allow a translators to inject arbitrary SQL through an unsanitized translation. SQL can be injected through an infected translation file, or by a user with a translator role through translation plugins such as Loco Translate or WPML.

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

1.20%

64.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Really-Simple-Plugins	Complianz	< 6.3.4
Really-Simple-Plugins	Complianz	< 6.3.6

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/71db75c0-5907-4237-884f-8db88b1a9b34Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/71db75c0-5907-4237-884f-8db88b1a9b34Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3494?

How severe is CVE-2022-3494?

CVE-2022-3494 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3494?

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