CVE-2022-1472 Better Find and Replace < 1.3.6 - Admin+ SQLi
An authenticated administrator can exploit SQL injection in the Better Find and Replace plugin to read or modify database contents.
- 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-2022-1472?
CVE-2022-1472 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Better Find and Replace, published on 20 Jun 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Better Find and Replace WordPress plugin before 1.3.6 does not properly sanitise, validate and escape various parameters before using them in an SQL statement, leading to an SQL Injection
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1472?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Codesolz Better Find and Replace.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1472?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-1472 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-2022-1472 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-1472 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown Better Find and Replace
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g8rq-2pr5-2p4w.