CVE-2022-4117 IWS - Geo Form Fields <= 1.0 - Unauthenticated SQLi
Unauthenticated attackers can perform SQL injection via an AJAX action in the IWS Geo Form Fields WordPress plugin, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- 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-2022-4117?
CVE-2022-4117 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown IWS, published on 26 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The IWS WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not properly escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to an unauthenticated SQL injection.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4117?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Iws-Geo-Form-Fields Project Iws-Geo-Form-Fields.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4117?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4117 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-2022-4117 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4117 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9h74-mx6m-3v5r.