What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-4163.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4163?

The severity of CVE-2022-4163 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-4163?

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-2022-4163.

How can the vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by malicious users who do not escape certain POST parameters, allowing them to manipulate SQL queries.

Are there any references available for CVE-2022-4163?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-4163 at the following references: [https://bulletin.iese.de/post/contest-gallery_19-1-4-1_10](https://bulletin.iese.de/post/contest-gallery_19-1-4-1_10) and [https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de0d7db7-f911-4f5f-97f6-885ca60822d1](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de0d7db7-f911-4f5f-97f6-885ca60822d1).

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CVE-2022-4163

medium

6.5

CWE

26/12/2022

21/11/2024

CVE-2022-4163: Contest Gallery < 19.1.5 - 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_deactivate and cg_activate POST parameters before concatenating it to an SQL query in 2_deactivate.php and 4_activate.php, respectively. 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 of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-4163.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-4163?
The severity of CVE-2022-4163 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-4163?
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-2022-4163.
How can the vulnerability be exploited?
The vulnerability can be exploited by malicious users who do not escape certain POST parameters, allowing them to manipulate SQL queries.
Are there any references available for CVE-2022-4163?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-4163 at the following references: [https://bulletin.iese.de/post/contest-gallery_19-1-4-1_10](https://bulletin.iese.de/post/contest-gallery_19-1-4-1_10) and [https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de0d7db7-f911-4f5f-97f6-885ca60822d1](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de0d7db7-f911-4f5f-97f6-885ca60822d1).

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