8.8
CWE
89
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-0478: Event Manager for WooCommerce < 3.5.8 - Contributor+ SQL Injection

First published: Mon Mar 14 2022(Updated: )

The Event Manager and Tickets Selling for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 3.5.8 does not validate and escape the post_author_gutenberg parameter before using it in a SQL statement when creating/editing events, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform SQL Injection attacks

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mage-people Event Manager And Tickets Selling Plugin For Woocommerce<3.5.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-0478?

    CVE-2022-0478 is a vulnerability in the Event Manager and Tickets Selling for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before version 3.5.8 that allows users with low roles to perform SQL injection attacks.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-0478?

    CVE-2022-0478 has a severity score of 8.8 (High).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-0478?

    The Event Manager and Tickets Selling for WooCommerce WordPress plugin versions up to but excluding 3.5.8 are affected.

  • What is the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID for this vulnerability?

    The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-0478.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-0478?

    To fix CVE-2022-0478, update the Event Manager and Tickets Selling for WooCommerce WordPress plugin to version 3.5.8 or later.

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