Vulnerability · Published Nov 28, 2022 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2022-3848WP User Merger < 1.5.3 - Admin+ SQLi via wpsu_user_id
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in WP User Merger from Unknown. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.2% (higher than 68% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.2%top 32.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The WP User Merger WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with a role as low as admin
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | WP User Merger | 0 – before 1.5.3 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/da1f0313-2576-490e-a95f-bf12de340610 exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://bulletin.iese.de/post/wp-user-merger_1-5-1_2/