CVE-2022-47445 WordPress Be POPIA Compliant Plugin <= 1.2.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Be POPIA Compliant WordPress plugin, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-47445?
CVE-2022-47445 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Web-X Be POPIA Compliant, published on 3 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Web-X Be POPIA Compliant be-popia-compliant allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Be POPIA Compliant: from n/a through 1.2.0.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-47445?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Web-X Be-Popia-Compliant.
How do I fix CVE-2022-47445?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-47445 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-2022-47445 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-47445 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rq59-f2vw-wx6p.