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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-0254

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

2.0 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

The WordPress Zero Spam WordPress plugin before 5.2.11 does not properly sanitise and escape the order and orderby parameters before using them in a SQL statement in the admin dashboard, leading to a SQL injection

Technical details

Published
2022-03-14

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0254?

The WordPress Zero Spam WordPress plugin before 5.2.11 does not properly sanitise and escape the order and orderby parameters before using them in a SQL statement in the admin dashboard, leading to a SQL injection

Is CVE-2022-0254 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2022-0254 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-0254?

CVE-2022-0254 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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