CVE-2022-4370 Multimedial Images <= 1.0b - Admin+ SQLi
An attacker with Admin privileges can exploit SQL injection in the Multimedial Images WordPress plugin 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-2022-4370?
CVE-2022-4370 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown multimedial images, published on 2 Jan 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The multimedial images WordPress plugin through 1.0b does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with a role as low as Admin.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4370?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Multimedial Images Project Multimedial Images.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4370?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4370 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-2022-4370 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4370 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j5wj-8g6x-76rp.