What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3494?

CVE-2022-3494 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-3494?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-3494. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.2%.

Complianz CVE-2022-3494

HIGH

SQL Injection (CWE-89)

2022-11-07 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress SQLi Complianz Really Simple Plugins

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-89 OWASP Top 10:2025 A05:2025 - Injection ASVS 5.0 V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 1.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The Complianz WordPress plugin before 6.3.4, and Complianz Premium WordPress plugin before 6.3.6 allow a translators to inject arbitrary SQL through an unsanitized translation. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

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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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. The Complianz WordPress plugin before 6.3.4, and Complianz Premium WordPress plugin before 6.3.6 allow a translators to inject arbitrary SQL through an unsanitized translation. SQL can be injected through an infected translation file, or by a user with a translator role through translation plugins such as Loco Translate or WPML. Affected products include: Really-Simple-Plugins Complianz. Version information: before 6.3.4.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

DescriptionNVD

The Complianz WordPress plugin before 6.3.4, and Complianz Premium WordPress plugin before 6.3.6 allow a translators to inject arbitrary SQL through an unsanitized translation. SQL can be injected through an infected translation file, or by a user with a translator role through translation plugins such as Loco Translate or WPML.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

1.2%

Top 36% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

VulDB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 1.2%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +1

CVSS: +44

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

SQL Injection HIGH

SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:really-simple-plugins:complianz:*:*:*:*:-:wordpress:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:really-simple-plugins:complianz:*:*:*:*:premium:wordpress:*:*

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Advisories & patches

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