CVE-2022-3131 Search Logger <= 0.9 - Admin+ SQLi
A SQL injection vulnerability in the Search Logger WordPress plugin allows high-privilege users to manipulate database queries.
- 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-2022-3131?
CVE-2022-3131 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Search Logger – Know What Your Visitors Search, published on 17 Oct 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Search Logger WordPress plugin through 0.9 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3131?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Codexpert Search Logger.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3131?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3131 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-2022-3131 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3131 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p363-w8j5-w3rq.