CVE-2022-0760
Simple Link Directory < 7.7.2 - Unauthenticated SQL injection
Record summary
CVE-2022-0760 has a selected CVSS score of 9.8 (critical); EIP currently links 1 Nuclei template.
Description
The Simple Link Directory WordPress plugin before 7.7.2 does not validate and escape the post_id parameter before using it in a SQL statement via the qcopd_upvote_action AJAX action (available to unauthenticated and authenticated users), leading to an unauthenticated SQL Injection
Exploitation context
Known exploitation
- VulnCheck KEV
- Listed · Dec 10, 2023 · VulnCheck
- Reported exploitation
- Observed · VulnCheck
Available material
- Nuclei templates
- 1
Affected products and versions
2| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Simple Link Directory | CVE List | 7.7.2 to < 7.7.2 | affected |
simple_link_directoryBrowse quantumcloud / simple_link_directory | VulnCheck | Version data not supplied | |
Nuclei templates
1ProjectDiscoveryCRITICALWordPress Simple Link Directory <7.7.2 - SQL injectionCVSS 9.8
WordPress Simple Link Directory plugin before 7.7.2 contains a SQL injection vulnerability. The plugin does not validate and escape the post_id parameter before using it in a SQL statement via the qcopd_upvote_action AJAX action, available to unauthenticated and authenticated users. An attacker can possibly obtain sensitive information, modify data, and/or execute unauthorized administrative operations in the context of the affected site.
Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, and potential compromise of the WordPress site.
Remediation
Update to the latest version of WordPress Simple Link Directory plugin (7.7.2 or higher) to mitigate the SQL injection vulnerability.
Source: ProjectDiscovery