CVE-2022-22735 Simple Quotation <= 1.3.2 - Subscriber+ SQL injection

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated users can perform SQL injection attacks in the Simple Quotation WordPress plugin due to missing authorization and improper data escaping.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-22735?

CVE-2022-22735 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Simple Quotation, published on 14 Mar 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Simple Quotation WordPress plugin through 1.3.2 does not have authorisation (and CSRF) checks in various of its AJAX actions and is lacking escaping of user data when using it in SQL statements, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to perform SQL injection attacks

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22735?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sedlex Simple Quotation.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22735?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22735 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-2022-22735 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22735 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-533j-r4h4-5hxg.

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