CVE-2022-4161: 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 cgcopystart POST parameter before concatenating it to an SQL query in copy-gallery-images.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 for the Contest Gallery WordPress plugin?
The vulnerability ID for the Contest Gallery WordPress plugin is CVE-2022-4161.
What is the severity level of CVE-2022-4161?
The severity level of CVE-2022-4161 is medium (6.5).
Which versions of the Contest Gallery WordPress plugin are affected by CVE-2022-4161?
Versions up to and excluding 19.1.5.1 of the Contest Gallery WordPress plugin are affected by CVE-2022-4161.
Are there any references to learn more about CVE-2022-4161?
Yes, you can learn more about CVE-2022-4161 from the following references: [https://bulletin.iese.de/post/contest-gallery_19-1-4-1_16](https://bulletin.iese.de/post/contest-gallery_19-1-4-1_16) and [https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a66af8f7-1d5f-4fe5-a2ba-03337064583b](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a66af8f7-1d5f-4fe5-a2ba-03337064583b).
How can I fix the vulnerability in the Contest Gallery WordPress plugin?
To fix the vulnerability in the Contest Gallery WordPress plugin, you need to update to a version later than 19.1.5.1.