CVE-2022-42497 WordPress Api2Cart Bridge Connector plugin <= 1.1.0 - Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code via SQL injection in the Api2Cart Bridge Connector plugin for WordPress.
- 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-2022-42497?
CVE-2022-42497 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Api2Cart Bridge Connector (WordPress plugin), published on 18 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability in Api2Cart Bridge Connector plugin <= 1.1.0 on WordPress.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42497?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Api2cart Api2cart Bridge Connector.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42497?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42497 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-2022-42497 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42497 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-cxgq-ppw3-chjj.