CVE-2022-40839 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can exfiltrate database data via SQL injection in the height and width parameters of the NdkAdvancedCustomizationFields plugin.

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-2022-40839?

CVE-2022-40839 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A SQL injection vulnerability in the height and width parameter in NdkAdvancedCustomizationFields v3.5.0 allows unauthenticated attackers to exfiltrate database data.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40839?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ndk-Design Ndkadvancedcustomizationfields.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40839?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40839 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-2022-40839 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-40839 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-54pv-jxwv-8cvv.

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