CVE-2022-4297
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CVE-2022-4297 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP AutoComplete Search WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX available to unauthenticated users, leading to an unauthenticated SQL injection. EPSS estimates a 3.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WP AutoComplete Search WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX available to unauthenticated users, leading to an unauthenticated SQL injection
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netflixtech | Wp Autocomplete Search | <= 1.0.4 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e2dcc76c-65ac-4cd6-a5c9-6d813b5ac26dExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e2dcc76c-65ac-4cd6-a5c9-6d813b5ac26dExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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