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CVE-2022-4681

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.82%

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CVE-2022-4681 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Hide My WP WordPress plugin before 6.2.9 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 3.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Hide My WP WordPress plugin before 6.2.9 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
3.82%

88.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WpwaveHide My Wp< 6.2.9

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4681?
The Hide My WP WordPress plugin before 6.2.9 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-4681?
CVE-2022-4681 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4681?
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