CVE-2022-44588CWE-89

WordPress Cryptocurrency Widgets Pack Plugin <=1.8.1 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

Critical · published December 15, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthorized SQL injection vulnerability in the Cryptocurrency Widgets Pack Plugin could spell disaster for your WordPress site! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant with an open kitchen where anyone can order off the menu without speaking to a waiter — it could lead to a recipe for chaos if the wrong people get their hands on sensitive information! With a CVSS score of 9.9, an attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain access to your database, allowing them to manipulate data, exfiltrate sensitive information, or even take full control of your site. The potential fallout is absolutely devastating, putting your users' data and your site's integrity at serious risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with an open kitchen where anyone can order off the menu without speaking to a waiter — it could lead to a recipe for chaos if the wrong people get their hands on sensitive information! This SQL injection flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries on your database because the plugin does not properly sanitize user input. As a result, malicious commands can be run, jeopardizing your site's security.

What to do

With a CVSS score of 9.9, an attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain access to your database, allowing them to manipulate data, exfiltrate sensitive information, or even take full control of your site. The potential fallout is absolutely devastating, putting your users' data and your site's integrity at serious risk! Immediately patch to version 1.8.2 or later to address this critical vulnerability. Additionally, review your input validation processes and monitor your site for any suspicious activity to ensure it's secure. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02449 · 84.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2022-12-15T13:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 DEC 13:21Z
    WordPress Cryptocurrency Widgets Pack Plugin <=1.8.1 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
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