CVE-2022-1692 CP Image Store with Slideshow < 1.0.68 - Unauthenticated SQLi

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can perform SQL injection via the ordering_by parameter in the CP Image Store with Slideshow WordPress plugin.

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-2022-1692?

CVE-2022-1692 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown CP Image Store with Slideshow, published on 6 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The CP Image Store with Slideshow WordPress plugin before 1.0.68 does not sanitise and escape the ordering_by query parameter before using it in a SQL statement in pages where the [codepeople-image-store] is embed, allowing unauthenticated users to perform an SQL injection attack

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1692?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dwbooster Cp Image Store With Slideshow.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1692?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-1692 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-2022-1692 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-1692 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-83wp-fj6m-pp43.

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