CVE-2022-3981 Icegram Express < 5.5.1 - Subscriber+ SQLi

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated users can exploit SQL injection in the Icegram Express 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-2022-3981?

CVE-2022-3981 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Icegram Express, published on 12 Dec 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Icegram Express WordPress plugin before 5.5.1 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by any authenticated users, such as subscriber

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3981?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Icegram Email Subscribers \& Newsletters.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3981?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3981 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-2022-3981 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3981 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xw27-78pr-xvhr.

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