CVE-2022-0760: Simple Link Directory < 7.7.2 - Unauthenticated SQL injection

Published Mar 21, 2022
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Updated

The Simple Link Directory WordPress plugin before 7.7.2 does not validate and escape the postid parameter before using it in a SQL statement via the qcopdupvoteaction AJAX action (available to unauthenticated and authenticated users), leading to an unauthenticated SQL Injection

Affected Software

1 affected component
QuantumCloud Simple Link Directory Wordpress<7.7.2

Event History

Mar 21, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:56 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-0760?

CVE-2022-0760 is a vulnerability in the Simple Link Directory WordPress plugin before version 7.7.2.

2

How does CVE-2022-0760 affect the Simple Link Directory plugin?

CVE-2022-0760 allows unauthenticated and authenticated users to perform an SQL injection attack by exploiting the qcopd_upvote_action AJAX action.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0760?

CVE-2022-0760 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-0760?

To fix CVE-2022-0760, upgrade to version 7.7.2 or later of the Simple Link Directory plugin.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-0760?

More information about CVE-2022-0760 can be found at the following references: - [https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2684915](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2684915) - [https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1c83ed73-ef02-45c0-a9ab-68a3468d2210](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1c83ed73-ef02-45c0-a9ab-68a3468d2210)

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