CVE-2022-0434

Public Exploit
Page Views Count < 2.4.15 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection

Description

The Page View Count WordPress plugin before 2.4.15 does not sanitise and escape the post_ids parameter before using it in a SQL statement via a REST endpoint, available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users. As a result, unauthenticated attackers could perform SQL injection attacks

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 84.88% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Page View Count
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/be895016-7365-4ce4-a54f-f36d0ef2d6f1 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0434?
CVE-2022-0434 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0434?
To fix CVE-2022-0434, 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-2022-0434 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0434 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~85% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0434?
CVE-2022-0434 affects Unknown Page View Count.
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