CVE-2022-46860 WordPress Short URL Plugin <= 1.6.4 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

High 8.5 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Short URL plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

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-2022-46860?

CVE-2022-46860 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in KaizenCoders Short URL, published on 6 Nov 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in KaizenCoders Short URL allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Short URL: from n/a through 1.6.4.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-46860?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kaizencoders Short Url.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46860?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-46860 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-2022-46860 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-46860 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c82g-hm52-r6fr.

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