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CVE-2022-3142

8.8 · HIGH

The NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before 7.9.7 does not properly sanitise and escape user input before using it in SQL statements, leading to SQL injections.

Published Sep 19, 2022CWE-89EPSS 14.65%

Overview

CVE-2022-3142 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 19, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before 7.9.7 does not properly sanitise and escape user input before using it in SQL statements, leading to SQL injections. The attack can be executed by anyone who is permitted to view the forms statistics chart, by default administrators, however can be configured otherwise via the plugin settings.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/171477/WordPress-NEX-Forms-SQL-Injection.htmlRefmedium.com/%40elias.hohl/authenticated-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-nex-forms-wordpress-plugin-35b8558dd0f5Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/8acc0fc6-efe6-4662-b9ac-6342a7823328Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/171477/WordPress-NEX-Forms-SQL-Injection.htmlRefmedium.com/%40elias.hohl/authenticated-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-nex-forms-wordpress-plugin-35b8558dd0f5Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/8acc0fc6-efe6-4662-b9ac-6342a7823328

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3142?

CVE-2022-3142 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 19, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-3142?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-3142?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-3142?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-3142 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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