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CVE-2022-4297

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.60%

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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
9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
3.60%

88.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetflixtechWp Autocomplete Search<= 1.0.4

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4297?
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
How severe is CVE-2022-4297?
CVE-2022-4297 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4297?
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