CVE-2022-4166

Name: CVE-2022-4166
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-26T13:15:13.59+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4166 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 addCountS POST parameter before concatenating it to an SQL query in 4_activate.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 addCountS POST parameter before concatenating it to an SQL query in 4_activate.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_12Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6e7de2bb-5f71-4c27-ae79-4f6b2ba7f86fExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://bulletin.iese.de/post/contest-gallery_19-1-4-1_12Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6e7de2bb-5f71-4c27-ae79-4f6b2ba7f86fExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4166?

How severe is CVE-2022-4166?

CVE-2022-4166 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-2022-4166?

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