CVE-2022-1023 Podcast Importer SecondLine < 1.3.8 - Admin+ SQLi
Admins can trigger SQL injection via malicious podcast files in the Podcast Importer SecondLine plugin, risking database compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-1023?
CVE-2022-1023 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Podcast Importer SecondLine, published on 11 Apr 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Podcast Importer SecondLine WordPress plugin before 1.3.8 does not sanitise and properly escape some imported data, which could allow SQL injection attacks to be performed by imported a malicious podcast file
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1023?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Secondlinethemes Podcast Importer Secondline.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1023?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-1023 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-2022-1023 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-1023 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5qj4-c6xg-8vx4.