WP RSS By Publishers <= 0.1 - Admin+ SQLi
CVE-2022-4360

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
WP Rss By Publishers
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 January 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The WP RSS By Publishers plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to 0.1, is susceptible to SQL injection due to improper sanitization and escaping of parameters in SQL statements. This vulnerability allows high privilege users, such as administrators, to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification. It is crucial for users of this plugin to assess their installations and apply necessary updates to mitigate potential security risks.

Affected Version(s)

WP RSS By Publishers 0 <= 0.1

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-2022-4360 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/40c420aa-5da0-42f9-a94f-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
https://bulletin.iese.de/post/wp-rss-by-publishers_0-1_1

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Daniel Krohmer
Kunal Sharma
WPScan
.