CVE-2022-3142 NEX-Forms < 7.9.7 - Authenticated SQLi
Authenticated attackers with form statistics access can execute SQL injection attacks in the NEX-Forms WordPress plugin to read or modify database contents.
- 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-2022-3142?
CVE-2022-3142 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown NEX-Forms – Ultimate Form Builder – Contact forms and much more, published on 19 Sep 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before 7.9.7 does not properly sanitise and escape user input before using it in SQL statements, leading to SQL injections. The attack can be executed by anyone who is permitted to view the forms statistics chart, by default administrators, however can be configured otherwise via the plugin settings.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3142?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Basixonline Nex-Forms.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3142?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3142 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-2022-3142 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3142 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown NEX-Forms – Ultimate Form Builder – Contact forms and much more
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5www-q64q-vx68.