CVE-2022-0254

Public Exploit
Zero Spam < 5.2.11 - Admin+ SQL Injection

Description

The WordPress Zero Spam WordPress plugin before 5.2.11 does not properly sanitise and escape the order and orderby parameters before using them in a SQL statement in the admin dashboard, leading to a SQL injection

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.88% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WordPress Zero Spam
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ae54681f-7b89-408c-b0ee-ba4a520db997 third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2660225 third party advisory patch
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2680906 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0254?
CVE-2022-0254 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0254?
To fix CVE-2022-0254, 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-2022-0254 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0254 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0254?
CVE-2022-0254 affects Unknown WordPress Zero Spam.
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