CVE-2022-4164: 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 cgmultiplefilesforpost POST parameter before concatenating it to an SQL query in 0change-gallery.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-2022-4164.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-4164?
The severity of CVE-2022-4164 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-4164?
The Contest Gallery WordPress plugin versions up to and excluding 19.1.5.1 and Contest Gallery Pro WordPress plugin versions up to and excluding 19.1.5.1 are affected by CVE-2022-4164.
How does CVE-2022-4164 impact the Contest Gallery WordPress plugin?
CVE-2022-4164 allows malicious users with at least author privilege to perform SQL injection attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized information disclosure.
How can I fix the vulnerability in the Contest Gallery WordPress plugin?
To fix the vulnerability in the Contest Gallery WordPress plugin, you should update to version 19.1.5.1 or later.