CVE-2022-4546 Mapwiz <= 1.0.1 - Admin+ SQLi
A SQL injection vulnerability in the Mapwiz WordPress plugin allows high-privilege users to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or altering 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-2022-4546?
CVE-2022-4546 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Mapwiz, published on 13 Feb 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Mapwiz WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4546?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Conceptbeans Mapwiz.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4546?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4546 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-2022-4546 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4546 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m325-7wqx-383c.