What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4117?

CVE-2022-4117 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 5.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-4117?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-4117. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 5.0%.

Iws Geo Form Fields CVE-2022-4117

CRITICAL

2022-12-26 contact@wpscan.com

SQLi WordPress Iws Geo Form Fields

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 26, 2022 - 13:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

The IWS WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not properly escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to an unauthenticated SQL. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

The IWS WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not properly escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to an unauthenticated SQL injection. Affected products include: Iws-Geo-Form-Fields Project Iws-Geo-Form-Fields. Version information: through 1.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.