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 addCountS POST parameter before concatenating it to an SQL query in 4_activate.php. 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_12ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6e7de2bb-5f71-4c27-ae79-4f6b2ba7f86fExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://bulletin.iese.de/post/contest-gallery_19-1-4-1_12ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6e7de2bb-5f71-4c27-ae79-4f6b2ba7f86fExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-4166?
CVE-2022-4166 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 addCountS POST parameter before concatenating it to an SQL query in 4_activ...
How severe is CVE-2022-4166?
CVE-2022-4166 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-2022-4166?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Contest-Gallery Contest Gallery.