CVE-2022-44580CWE-89

WordPress Plugin for Google Reviews Plugin <= 2.2.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

Critical · published March 15, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 There's a gnarly SQL Injection lurking in the RichPlugins Plugin for Google Reviews, affecting versions up to 2.2.3! Think of it as a restaurant where customers can scribble their own orders on the menu without the staff double-checking — if no one reviews the input, they could order anything, including something dangerous! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate the database directly, leading to unauthorized data access, data leakage, or even full administrative control of the site. It's an opportunity for chaos, allowing attackers to read, modify, or delete sensitive information at will — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where customers can scribble their own orders on the menu without the staff double-checking — if no one reviews the input, they could order anything, including something dangerous! This SQL Injection vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious SQL statements through unsanitized user inputs, enabling them to interact with the database in unwanted ways.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate the database directly, leading to unauthorized data access, data leakage, or even full administrative control of the site. It's an opportunity for chaos, allowing attackers to read, modify, or delete sensitive information at will — absolutely devastating! Immediately update the RichPlugins Plugin for Google Reviews to version 2.2.4 or higher to close this security gap. Additionally, ensure that all SQL queries are properly sanitized and use prepared statements to prevent future injections. You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure your site – fix this vulnerability today! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00634 · 49.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2023-03-15T14:37Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 MAR 14:37Z
    WordPress Plugin for Google Reviews Plugin <= 2.2.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
    cvelistv5