CVE-2022-4383 CBX Petition for WordPress <= 1.0.3 - Unauthenticated SQLi
Unauthenticated attackers can perform SQL injection via an AJAX action in the CBX Petition WordPress plugin, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- 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-2022-4383?
CVE-2022-4383 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown CBX Petition for WordPress, published on 23 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The CBX Petition for WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4383?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Codeboxr Cbx Petition for Wordpress.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4383?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4383 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-2022-4383 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4383 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3qpq-p293-rrm4.