CVE-2022-4360 WP RSS By Publishers <= 0.1 - Admin+ SQLi
An admin-level SQL injection in the WP RSS By Publishers plugin allows attackers to read or modify database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-4360?
CVE-2022-4360 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown WP RSS By Publishers, published on 2 Jan 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WP RSS By Publishers WordPress plugin through 0.1 does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4360?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wp Rss by Publishers Project Wp Rss by Publishers.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4360?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4360 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-2022-4360 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4360 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown WP RSS By Publishers
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2qc4-mg99-36hh.