CVE-2022-0693 Master Elements <= 8.0 - Unauthenticated SQLi
Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL via the meta_ids parameter in the Master Elements WordPress plugin, potentially reading or modifying database content.
- 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-2022-0693?
CVE-2022-0693 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Master Elements, published on 25 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Master Elements WordPress plugin through 8.0 does not validate and escape the meta_ids parameter of its remove_post_meta_condition AJAX action (available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users) before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an unauthenticated SQL Injection
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-0693?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Devbunch Master Elements.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0693?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-0693 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-2022-0693 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-0693 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4c45-725m-4wqx.