CVE-2022-33965CWE-89

WordPress WP Visitor Statistics plugin <= 5.7 - Multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerabilities

Critical · published July 25, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
4%
Percentile
91.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 Multiple unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Osamaesh WP Visitor Statistics plugin could let attackers have a field day with your database — no password required! Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk into the back kitchen and change the recipes without anyone checking their credentials. It’s a recipe for disaster! An attacker could gain access to sensitive data, manipulate user accounts, or even take full control of the database. The consequences could be catastrophic, leading to data breaches and loss of trust from your users. Your entire site could be compromised in the blink of an eye!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk into the back kitchen and change the recipes without anyone checking their credentials. It’s a recipe for disaster! This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries without authentication, exposing your database to unauthorized actions. It affects versions of the plugin up to 5.7, making it an easy target for cybercriminals.

What to do

An attacker could gain access to sensitive data, manipulate user accounts, or even take full control of the database. The consequences could be catastrophic, leading to data breaches and loss of trust from your users. Your entire site could be compromised in the blink of an eye! Update the Osamaesh WP Visitor Statistics plugin immediately to version 5.8 or newer. Ensure you sanitize all database inputs and review your SQL query practices to enhance security. Don't wait — the stakes are high! You've got this! Take these steps today and keep your site safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04373 · 91.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2022-07-25T14:01Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JUL 14:01Z
    WordPress WP Visitor Statistics plugin <= 5.7 - Multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerabilities
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