CVE-2022-46849 WordPress Coming Soon Plugin <= 1.5.9 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

High 7.6 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Coming Soon Page plugin, potentially reading or modifying database content.

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-2022-46849?

CVE-2022-46849 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Weblizar Coming Soon Page – Responsive Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode, published on 6 Nov 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Weblizar Coming Soon Page – Responsive Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Coming Soon Page – Responsive Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode: from n/a through 1.5.9.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-46849?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Weblizar Responsive Coming Soon \& Maintenance Mode.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46849?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-46849 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-2022-46849 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-46849 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mpx8-qgg5-7wpm.

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