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 cg_deactivate and cg_activate POST parameters before concatenating it to an SQL query in 2_deactivate.php and 4_activate.php, respectively. This may allow malicious users with at least author privilege to leak sensitive information from the site's database.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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_10ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de0d7db7-f911-4f5f-97f6-885ca60822d1ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://bulletin.iese.de/post/contest-gallery_19-1-4-1_10ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de0d7db7-f911-4f5f-97f6-885ca60822d1ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-4163?
CVE-2022-4163 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1, Contest Gallery Pro WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1 do not escape the cg_deactivate and cg_activate POST parameters before concatenating it to an...
How severe is CVE-2022-4163?
CVE-2022-4163 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-4163?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Contest-Gallery Contest Gallery.