CVE-2022-3254 AWP Classifieds Plugin < 4.3 - Unauthenticated SQLi
Unauthenticated attackers can perform SQL injection via AJAX actions when a specific premium module is active, allowing data access or modification.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-3254?
CVE-2022-3254 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown WordPress Classifieds Plugin – Ad Directory & Listings by AWP Classifieds, published on 31 Oct 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WordPress Classifieds Plugin WordPress plugin before 4.3 does not properly sanitise and escape some parameters before using them in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users and when a specific premium module is active, leading to a SQL injection
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3254?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Strategy11 Awp Classifieds.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3254?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3254 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-2022-3254 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3254 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-xm5j-qjxj-574h.