CVE-2022-3142: NEX-Forms < 7.9.7 - Authenticated SQLi
First published: Mon Sep 19 2022(Updated: )
The NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before 7.9.7 does not properly sanitise and escape user input before using it in SQL statements, leading to SQL injections. The attack can be executed by anyone who is permitted to view the forms statistics chart, by default administrators, however can be configured otherwise via the plugin settings.
Credit: contact@wpscan.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Basix NEX-Forms – Ultimate Form Builder | <7.9.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171477/WordPress-NEX-Forms-SQL-Injection.html
- https://medium.com/@elias.hohl/authenticated-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-nex-forms-wordpress-plugin-35b8558dd0f5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8acc0fc6-efe6-4662-b9ac-6342a7823328
- https://medium.com/%40elias.hohl/authenticated-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-nex-forms-wordpress-plugin-35b8558dd0f5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-3142.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-3142?
The severity of CVE-2022-3142 is high.
What is the affected software for CVE-2022-3142?
The affected software for CVE-2022-3142 is the NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before version 7.9.7.
How does CVE-2022-3142 impact the affected software?
CVE-2022-3142 allows SQL injections in the affected NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before version 7.9.7.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-3142?
Yes, updating the NEX-Forms WordPress plugin to version 7.9.7 or higher fixes CVE-2022-3142.
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