CVE-2022-43462CWE-89

WordPress IP Blacklist Cloud Plugin <= 5.00 is vulnerable to SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerability

Critical · published January 17, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 There’s an SQL injection vulnerability lurking in the IP Blacklist Cloud plugin that can turn a simple query into a full-on attack! 🔥 Think of it like a pizza ordering system that allows anyone to add extra toppings just by sneaking a message past the server—if the system isn’t checking thoroughly, you could end up with a pizza that’s not just topped with pepperoni, but also a side of chaos! With this SQL injection flaw, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to your database, potentially reading, modifying, or even deleting your critical data—like letting a pizza thief into the kitchen to concoct a recipe for disaster! The ramifications could be absolutely devastating for your entire system.

Put simply

Think of it like a pizza ordering system that allows anyone to add extra toppings just by sneaking a message past the server—if the system isn’t checking thoroughly, you could end up with a pizza that’s not just topped with pepperoni, but also a side of chaos! This vulnerability emanates from insufficient input validation in versions of the IP Blacklist Cloud plugin up to 5.00, allowing attackers to craft malicious SQL queries that the application executes, leading to unauthorized data access.

What to do

With this SQL injection flaw, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to your database, potentially reading, modifying, or even deleting your critical data—like letting a pizza thief into the kitchen to concoct a recipe for disaster! The ramifications could be absolutely devastating for your entire system. Update the IP Blacklist Cloud plugin to at least version 5.01 to close this critical vulnerability. Additionally, it’s a good idea to conduct a security review of your input validation methods to ensure you're not leaving any other doors ajar! You've got this! 🛡️ Fixing this issue will help secure your system and enhance your security hero status!

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00723 · 53.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2023-01-17T04:41Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 JAN 04:41Z
    WordPress IP Blacklist Cloud Plugin <= 5.00 is vulnerable to SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerability
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