CVE-2022-44588 WordPress Cryptocurrency Widgets Pack Plugin <=1.8.1 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

Critical 9.9 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Cryptocurrency Widgets Pack plugin, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.

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-2022-44588?

CVE-2022-44588 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Blocksera Cryptocurrency Widgets Pack, published on 15 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unauth. SQL Injection vulnerability in Cryptocurrency Widgets Pack Plugin <=1.8.1 on WordPress.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-44588?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Blocksera Cryptocurrency Widgets Pack.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44588?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-44588 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-2022-44588 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-44588 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g5pg-66qx-2355.

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