What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-4159.

What is the severity level of CVE-2022-4159?

The severity level of CVE-2022-4159 is medium.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-4159?

The Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before version 19.1.5.1 and the Contest Gallery Pro WordPress plugin before version 19.1.5.1 are affected by CVE-2022-4159.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-4159?

An attacker with at least author privilege can exploit CVE-2022-4159 by manipulating the cg_id POST parameter to leak sensitive information.

Are there any references I can check to learn more about CVE-2022-4159?

Yes, you can check the following references to learn more about CVE-2022-4159: - [ISEE Bulletin](https://bulletin.iese.de/post/contest-gallery_19-1-4-1_8) - [WPScan](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2e993280-1007-4e9d-9ca6-2b5f774e9965)

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CVE-2022-4159

medium

6.5

CWE

26/12/2022

21/11/2024

CVE-2022-4159: Contest Gallery < 19.1.5.1 - Author+ 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 cg_id POST parameter before concatenating it to an SQL query in 0_change-gallery.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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What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-4159.
What is the severity level of CVE-2022-4159?
The severity level of CVE-2022-4159 is medium.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-4159?
The Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before version 19.1.5.1 and the Contest Gallery Pro WordPress plugin before version 19.1.5.1 are affected by CVE-2022-4159.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-4159?
An attacker with at least author privilege can exploit CVE-2022-4159 by manipulating the cg_id POST parameter to leak sensitive information.
Are there any references I can check to learn more about CVE-2022-4159?
Yes, you can check the following references to learn more about CVE-2022-4159: - [ISEE Bulletin](https://bulletin.iese.de/post/contest-gallery_19-1-4-1_8) - [WPScan](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2e993280-1007-4e9d-9ca6-2b5f774e9965)

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