CVE-2022-4059

Name: CVE-2022-4059
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-02T22:15:15.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4059 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Cryptocurrency Widgets Pack WordPress plugin before 2.0 does not sanitise and escape some parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection.. EPSS estimates a 4.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Cryptocurrency Widgets Pack WordPress plugin before 2.0 does not sanitise and escape some parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection.

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

4.76%

90.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Blocksera	Cryptocurrency Widgets Pack	<= 1.8.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d94bb664-261a-4f3f-8cc3-a2db8230895dExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d94bb664-261a-4f3f-8cc3-a2db8230895dExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 2, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4059?

How severe is CVE-2022-4059?

CVE-2022-4059 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4059?

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-2022-4059?

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Source: NVD / NIST