Better Search Replace
CVE-2022-2593
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionNVD
The Better Search Replace WordPress plugin before 1.4.1 does not properly sanitise and escape table data before inserting it into a SQL query, which could allow high privilege users to perform SQL Injection attacks
AnalysisAI
The Better Search Replace WordPress plugin before 1.4.1 does not properly sanitise and escape table data before inserting it into a SQL query, which could allow high privilege users to perform SQL. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. The Better Search Replace WordPress plugin before 1.4.1 does not properly sanitise and escape table data before inserting it into a SQL query, which could allow high privilege users to perform SQL Injection attacks Affected products include: Deliciousbrains Better Search Replace. Version information: before 1.4.1.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized queries/prepared statements. Never concatenate user input into SQL. Apply least-privilege database permissions.
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