CVE-2022-4099

Name: CVE-2022-4099
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-02T22:15:16.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4099 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Joy Of Text Lite WordPress plugin before 2.3.1 does not properly sanitise and escape some parameters before using them in SQL statements accessible to unauthenticated users, leading to unauthenticated SQL injection. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Joy Of Text Lite WordPress plugin before 2.3.1 does not properly sanitise and escape some parameters before using them in SQL statements accessible to unauthenticated users, leading to unauthenticated 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

1.04%

59.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Getcloudsms	Joy Of Text Lite	< 2.3.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a282dd39-926d-406b-b8f5-e4c6e0c2c028Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a282dd39-926d-406b-b8f5-e4c6e0c2c028Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4099?

How severe is CVE-2022-4099?

CVE-2022-4099 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4099?

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-2022-4099?

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Source: NVD / NIST