Vulnerability · Published Feb 21, 2022 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2022-0255Database Backup for WordPress < 2.5.1 - Admin+ SQL Injection
High 7.2
In plain English
A high-severity SQL injection in Database Backup for WordPress from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.3% (higher than 71% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)7.2High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.3%top 29.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Database Backup for WordPress plugin before 2.5.1 does not properly sanitise and escape the fragment parameter before using it in a SQL statement in the admin dashboard, leading to a SQL injection issue
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Database Backup for WordPress | 2.5.1 – before 2.5.1 |
Weakness: CWE-89