CVE-2022-4383

Name: CVE-2022-4383
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-23T15:15:14.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4383 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The CBX Petition for WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CBX Petition for WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a 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
Codeboxr	Cbx Petition For Wordpress	<= 1.0.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e0fe5a53-8ae2-4b67-ac6e-4a8860e39035Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e0fe5a53-8ae2-4b67-ac6e-4a8860e39035Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4383?

How severe is CVE-2022-4383?

CVE-2022-4383 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-2022-4383?

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