CVE-2022-2593 Better Search and Replace < 1.4.1 - Admin+ SQLi
High-privilege users can perform SQL injection attacks in the Better Search Replace WordPress plugin due to improper sanitization of table data.
- 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-2022-2593?
CVE-2022-2593 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Better Search Replace, published on 22 Aug 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Better Search Replace WordPress plugin before 1.4.1 does not properly sanitise and escape table data before inserting it into a SQL query, which could allow high privilege users to perform SQL Injection attacks
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2593?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Deliciousbrains Better Search Replace.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2593?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2593 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-2022-2593 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-2593 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9rqh-x72q-rhcr.