WP Statistics < 13.2.9 - Authenticated SQLi
CVE-2022-4230

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
WP Statistics
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 January 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 16%

Summary

The WP Statistics plugin for WordPress, prior to version 13.2.9, is vulnerable to SQL Injection due to improper escaping of a parameter. This vulnerability allows authenticated users to exploit the affected feature. By default, this feature is restricted to users with the manage_options capability (typically administrators); however, it can also be configured to be accessible to lower-privileged users, thereby increasing the risk of unauthorized database access and manipulation. This flaw highlights the importance of keeping WordPress plugins up-to-date and following security best practices to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

WP Statistics 0 < 13.2.9

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2022-4230 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a0e40cfd-b217-481c-8fc4-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

EPSS Score

16% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jordy Versmissen
WPScan
.