Vulnerability Description
The Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1, Contest Gallery Pro WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1 do not escape the user_id POST parameter before concatenating it to an SQL query in ajax-functions-backend.php. This may allow malicious users with at least author privilege to leak sensitive information from the site's database.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Contest-Gallery | Contest Gallery | < 19.1.5.1 |
References
- https://bulletin.iese.de/post/contest-gallery_19-1-4-1_1ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/254f6e8b-5fa9-4d6d-8e0e-1a4cae18aee0ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://bulletin.iese.de/post/contest-gallery_19-1-4-1_1ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/254f6e8b-5fa9-4d6d-8e0e-1a4cae18aee0ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-4156?
CVE-2022-4156 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1, Contest Gallery Pro WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1 do not escape the user_id POST parameter before concatenating it to an SQL query in ajax-func...
How severe is CVE-2022-4156?
CVE-2022-4156 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-4156?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Contest-Gallery Contest Gallery.