CVE-2022-4099 Joy Of Text Lite < 2.3.1 - Unauthenticated SQLi
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via unsanitized parameters in the Joy Of Text Lite WordPress 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-2022-4099?
CVE-2022-4099 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Joy Of Text Lite, published on 2 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Joy Of Text Lite WordPress plugin before 2.3.1 does not properly sanitise and escape some parameters before using them in SQL statements accessible to unauthenticated users, leading to unauthenticated SQL injection
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4099?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Getcloudsms Joy of Text Lite.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4099?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4099 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-2022-4099 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4099 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2rh7-fjx8-h7jp.