CVE-2022-4160: Contest Gallery < 19.1.5 - Author+ SQL Injection
The Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1, Contest Gallery Pro WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1 do not escape the cgcopyid POST parameter before concatenating it to an SQL query in cg-copy-comments.php and cg-copy-rating.php. This may allow malicious users with at least author privilege to leak sensitive information from the site's database.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-4160.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-4160?
CVE-2022-4160 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-4160?
The Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before version 19.1.5.1 and Contest Gallery Pro WordPress plugin before version 19.1.5.1 are affected by CVE-2022-4160.
How can malicious users exploit CVE-2022-4160?
Malicious users with at least author privilege can exploit CVE-2022-4160 by manipulating the cg_copy_id POST parameter to execute SQL queries.
Are there any references available for CVE-2022-4160?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-4160 at the following links: [link1](https://bulletin.iese.de/post/contest-gallery_19-1-4-1_14), [link2](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/813de343-4814-42b8-b8df-1695320512cd)