CVE-2022-4681: Hide My WP < 6.2.9 - Unauthenticated SQLi

Published Feb 6, 2023
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Updated

The Hide My WP WordPress plugin before 6.2.9 does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to a SQL injection.

Credit

Xenofon Vassilakopoulos

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wpwave Hide My Wp Wordpress<6.2.9

Event History

Feb 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:59 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 10, 2024
Exploit Published
via ExploitDB·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via ExploitDB·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-4681?

CVE-2022-4681 is a vulnerability in the Hide My WP WordPress plugin before version 6.2.9 that allows for SQL injection.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-4681?

CVE-2022-4681 has a severity score of 9.8, indicating a critical vulnerability.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-4681?

Versions up to but not including 6.2.9 of the Hide My WP WordPress plugin are affected by CVE-2022-4681.

4

How does CVE-2022-4681 work?

CVE-2022-4681 allows unauthenticated users to execute SQL injection attacks by not properly sanitizing and escaping a parameter used in a SQL statement via an AJAX action.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-4681?

To fix CVE-2022-4681, update the Hide My WP WordPress plugin to version 6.2.9 or later.

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