CVE-2022-0787

Public Exploit
Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection) < 5.1 - Unauthenticated SQLi

Description

The Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection) WordPress plugin before 5.1 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before using them in SQL statements via AJAX actions (available to unauthenticated users), leading to SQL Injections

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 60.64% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/69329a8a-2cbe-4f99-a367-b152bd85b3dd third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0787?
CVE-2022-0787 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0787?
To fix CVE-2022-0787, 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-2022-0787 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0787 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~61% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0787?
CVE-2022-0787 affects Unknown Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection).
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