CVE-2022-0693

Public Exploit
Master Elements <= 8.0 - Unauthenticated SQLi

Description

The Master Elements WordPress plugin through 8.0 does not validate and escape the meta_ids parameter of its remove_post_meta_condition AJAX action (available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users) before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an unauthenticated SQL Injection

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 67.41% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Master Elements
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a72bf075-fd4b-4aa5-b4a4-5f62a0620643 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0693?
CVE-2022-0693 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0693?
To fix CVE-2022-0693, 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-2022-0693 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0693 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~67% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0693?
CVE-2022-0693 affects Unknown Master Elements.
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