HIGH

CVE-2022-3142

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

10.4%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

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.

Technical details

Published
9/19/2022

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3142?

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.

Is CVE-2022-3142 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2022-3142 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 10.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-3142?

CVE-2022-3142 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2022-3142 affecting your environment?

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