CVE-2022-3848

Public Exploit
WP User Merger < 1.5.3 - Admin+ SQLi via wpsu_user_id

Description

The WP User Merger WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with a role as low as admin

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory iese.de Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WP User Merger
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/da1f0313-2576-490e-a95f-bf12de340610 third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description
https://bulletin.iese.de/post/wp-user-merger_1-5-1_2/ third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3848?
CVE-2022-3848 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3848?
To fix CVE-2022-3848, 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-2022-3848 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-3848 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-2022-3848?
CVE-2022-3848 affects Unknown WP User Merger.
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