CVE-2022-4162

Name: CVE-2022-4162
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-26T13:15:13.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4162 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1, Contest Gallery Pro WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1 do not escape the cg_row POST parameter before concatenating it to an SQL query in 3_row-order.php. This may allow malicious users with at least author privilege to leak sensitive information from the site's database.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1, Contest Gallery Pro WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1 do not escape the cg_row POST parameter before concatenating it to an SQL query in 3_row-order.php. This may allow malicious users with at least author privilege to leak sensitive information from the site's database.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Contest-Gallery	Contest Gallery	< 19.1.5.1

References

https://bulletin.iese.de/post/contest-gallery_19-1-4-1_9Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/011500ac-17e4-4d4f-bbd9-1fec70511776Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://bulletin.iese.de/post/contest-gallery_19-1-4-1_9Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/011500ac-17e4-4d4f-bbd9-1fec70511776Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 26, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4162?

How severe is CVE-2022-4162?

CVE-2022-4162 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4162?

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