CVE-2022-0592 MapSVG < 6.2.20 - Unauthenticated SQLi
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit a SQL injection vulnerability in the MapSVG WordPress plugin via a REST endpoint to read or modify database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-0592?
CVE-2022-0592 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown MapSVG, published on 9 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The MapSVG WordPress plugin before 6.2.20 does not validate and escape a parameter via a REST endpoint before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL Injection exploitable by unauthenticated users.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-0592?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mapsvg Mapsvg.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0592?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-0592 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2022-0592 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-0592 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wf27-rjfj-r23v.