CVE-2022-4372 Web Invoice <= 2.1.3 - Authenticated SQLi
Authenticated SQL injection in Web Invoice plugin allows attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying data.
- 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-2022-4372?
CVE-2022-4372 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Web Invoice, published on 2 Jan 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Web Invoice WordPress plugin through 2.1.3 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 by default. However, depending on the plugin configuration, other users, such as subscriber could exploit this as well
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4372?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Web Invoice Project Web Invoice.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4372?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4372 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-2022-4372 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4372 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q66j-q3q8-gqh8.