CVE-2022-0760

Public Exploit
Simple Link Directory < 7.7.2 - Unauthenticated SQL injection

Description

The Simple Link Directory WordPress plugin before 7.7.2 does not validate and escape the post_id parameter before using it in a SQL statement via the qcopd_upvote_action AJAX action (available to unauthenticated and authenticated users), leading to an unauthenticated SQL Injection

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 77.72% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Simple Link Directory
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1c83ed73-ef02-45c0-a9ab-68a3468d2210 third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2684915 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0760?
CVE-2022-0760 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0760?
To fix CVE-2022-0760, 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-2022-0760 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0760 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~78% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0760?
CVE-2022-0760 affects Unknown Simple Link Directory.
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