CVE-2022-1556 StaffList < 3.1.5 - Admin+ SQLi
An authenticated admin can exploit SQL injection in the StaffList plugin 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-2022-1556?
CVE-2022-1556 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown StaffList, published on 30 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The StaffList WordPress plugin before 3.1.5 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement when searching for Staff in the admin dashboard, leading to an SQL Injection
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1556?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Era404 Stafflist.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1556?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-1556 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-2022-1556 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-1556 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown StaffList
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5p3w-4cp8-8pc4.