CVE-2022-3925 Buddybadges <= 1.0.0 - Admin+ SQLi

High 7.2 Published Updated

High-privilege users can exploit unsanitized parameters to perform SQL injection in the BuddyBadges WordPress plugin.

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-2022-3925?

CVE-2022-3925 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown buddybadges, published on 12 Dec 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The buddybadges WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3925?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Buddybadges Project Buddybadges.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3925?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3925 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-2022-3925 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3925 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vv55-64q4-h5fj.

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