CVE-2022-1683

Public Exploit
amtyThumb <= 4.2.0 - Subscriber+ SQLi

Description

The amtyThumb WordPress plugin through 4.2.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via its shortcode, leading to an SQL injection and is exploitable by any authenticated user (and not just Author+ like the original advisory mention) due to the fact that they can execute shortcodes via an AJAX action

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.29%
Third-Party Advisory iese.de Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown amtyThumb
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/359d145b-c365-4e7c-a12e-c26b7b8617ce third party advisory exploit
https://bulletin.iese.de/post/amtythumb_4-2-0 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1683?
CVE-2022-1683 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1683?
To fix CVE-2022-1683, 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-2022-1683 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1683 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1683?
CVE-2022-1683 affects Unknown amtyThumb.
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