CVE-2022-3249 WP CSV Exporter < 1.3.7 - Admin+ SQLi

High 7.2 Published Updated

Administrators can perform SQL injection attacks in the WP CSV Exporter plugin due to improper parameter sanitization.

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-2022-3249?

CVE-2022-3249 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown WP CSV Exporter, published on 5 Dec 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The WP CSV Exporter WordPress plugin before 1.3.7 does not properly sanitise and escape some parameters before using them in a SQL statement, allowing high privilege users such as admin to perform SQL injection attacks

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3249?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wp Csv Exporter Project Wp Csv Exporter.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3249?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3249 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-2022-3249 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3249 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7wqj-6cvm-fmfh.

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