CVE-2022-44580 WordPress Plugin for Google Reviews Plugin <= 2.2.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

Q: What is CVE-2022-44580?

CVE-2022-44580 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in RichPlugins Plugin for Google Reviews, published on 15 Mar 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2022-44580 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-44580 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-44580?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-44580 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Critical 9.1 Published 15 Mar 2023 Updated 28 Apr 2026

An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Plugin for Google Reviews WordPress plugin, potentially accessing or modifying database content.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-44580?

CVE-2022-44580 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in RichPlugins Plugin for Google Reviews, published on 15 Mar 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerability in RichPlugins Plugin for Google Reviews plugin <= 2.2.3 versions.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-44580?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Richplugins Plugin for Google Reviews.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44580?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-44580 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-2022-44580 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-44580 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-225m-86f4-c6qv.