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CVE-2022-3494

8.8 · HIGH

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.

Published Nov 7, 2022CWE-89EPSS 1.32%

Overview

CVE-2022-3494 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 7, 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 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.

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

Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/71db75c0-5907-4237-884f-8db88b1a9b34Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/71db75c0-5907-4237-884f-8db88b1a9b34

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3494?

CVE-2022-3494 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 7, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-3494?

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-2022-3494?

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-2022-3494?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-3494 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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