CVE-2022-4156: Contest Gallery < 19.1.5.1 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
First published: Mon Dec 26 2022(Updated: )
The Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1, Contest Gallery Pro WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1 do not escape the user_id POST parameter before concatenating it to an SQL query in ajax-functions-backend.php. This may allow malicious users with at least author privilege to leak sensitive information from the site's database.
Credit: contact@wpscan.com contact@wpscan.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Contest-gallery Contest Gallery | <19.1.5.1 | |
| Contest-gallery Contest Gallery | <19.1.5.1 | |
| <19.1.5.1 | ||
| <19.1.5.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-4156.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is the Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before version 19.1.5.1 and the Contest Gallery Pro WordPress plugin before version 19.1.5.1.
How severe is this vulnerability?
This vulnerability has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by malicious users with at least author privilege to leak sensitive information.
Are there any references for more information about this vulnerability?
Yes, you can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [https://bulletin.iese.de/post/contest-gallery_19-1-4-1_1](https://bulletin.iese.de/post/contest-gallery_19-1-4-1_1) and [https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/254f6e8b-5fa9-4d6d-8e0e-1a4cae18aee0](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/254f6e8b-5fa9-4d6d-8e0e-1a4cae18aee0).
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