CVE-2022-0169

Public Exploit

Photo Gallery by 10Web < 1.6.0 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection

Description

The Photo Gallery by 10Web WordPress plugin before 1.6.0 does not validate and escape the bwg_tag_id_bwg_thumbnails_0 parameter before using it in a SQL statement via the bwg_frontend_data AJAX action (available to unauthenticated and authenticated users), leading to an unauthenticated SQL injection

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0b4d870f-eab8-4544-91f8-9c5f0538709c	third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2672822/photo-gallery#file9	patch third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0169?: CVE-2022-0169 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0169?: To fix CVE-2022-0169, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-0169 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2022-0169 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~52% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0169?: CVE-2022-0169 affects Unknown Photo Gallery by 10Web – Mobile-Friendly Image Gallery.

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Description

Category

CWE-89 – Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

References

Frequently Asked Questions