Vulnerability Description
The WP Statistics WordPress plugin is vulnerable to SQL Injection due to insufficient escaping and parameterization of the exclusion_reason parameter found in the ~/includes/class-wp-statistics-exclusion.php file which allows attackers without authentication to inject arbitrary SQL queries to obtain sensitive information, in versions up to and including 13.1.4. This requires the "Record Exclusions" option to be enabled on the vulnerable site.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Veronalabs | Wp Statistics | <= 13.1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2671297/wp-statistics/trunk/includePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/02/unauthenticated-sql-injection-vulnerabiliExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2671297/wp-statistics/trunk/includePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/02/unauthenticated-sql-injection-vulnerabiliExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-0513?
CVE-2022-0513 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The WP Statistics WordPress plugin is vulnerable to SQL Injection due to insufficient escaping and parameterization of the exclusion_reason parameter found in the ~/includes/class-wp-statistics-exclus...
How severe is CVE-2022-0513?
CVE-2022-0513 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-0513?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Veronalabs Wp Statistics.