CVE-2022-3849

Public Exploit

WP User Merger < 1.5.3 - Admin+ SQLi via 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

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.23%

Third-Party Advisory iese.de Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown WP User Merger

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/511327d3-499b-4ad9-8fd3-99f9f7deb4f5	exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description
https://bulletin.iese.de/post/wp-user-merger_1-5-1_3/	third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3849?: CVE-2022-3849 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3849?: To fix CVE-2022-3849, 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-2022-3849 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2022-3849 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-2022-3849?: CVE-2022-3849 affects Unknown WP User Merger.

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