Vulnerability · Published Jan 2, 2023 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2022-4297WP AutoComplete Search <= 1.0.4 - Unauthenticated SQLi
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in WP AutoComplete Search from Unknown. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 3.8% (higher than 90% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)3.8%top 9.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The WP AutoComplete Search WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX available to unauthenticated users, leading to an unauthenticated SQL injection
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | WP AutoComplete Search | 0 – through 1.0.4 |