CVE-2022-1556

Public Exploit
StaffList < 3.1.5 - Admin+ SQLi

Description

The StaffList WordPress plugin before 3.1.5 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement when searching for Staff in the admin dashboard, leading to an SQL Injection

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 43.41% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown StaffList
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/04890549-6bd1-44dd-8bce-7125c01be5d4 third party advisory exploit
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166918/ exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1556?
CVE-2022-1556 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1556?
To fix CVE-2022-1556, 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-2022-1556 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1556 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~43% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1556?
CVE-2022-1556 affects Unknown StaffList.
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