CVE-2022-4373 Quote-O-Matic <= 1.0.5 - Admin+ SQLi
A SQL injection vulnerability in the Quote-O-Matic WordPress plugin allows high-privilege users to manipulate database queries.
- 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-2022-4373?
CVE-2022-4373 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Quote-O-Matic, published on 2 Jan 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Quote-O-Matic WordPress plugin through 1.0.5 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4373?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Quote-O-Matic Project Quote-O-Matic.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4373?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4373 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-2022-4373 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4373 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6rph-r2qf-fpw5.