Learn about CVE-2022-4160, a SQL injection flaw in Contest Gallery & Contest Gallery Pro WordPress plugins before 19.1.5.1, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data.
A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the Contest Gallery WordPress plugin and Contest Gallery Pro WordPress plugin before version 19.1.5.1, potentially allowing malicious users to access sensitive information from the site's database.
Understanding CVE-2022-4160
This CVE pertains to a SQL injection vulnerability present in the Contest Gallery plugins, which could be exploited by attackers with author privileges to retrieve sensitive data.
What is CVE-2022-4160?
The Contest Gallery and Contest Gallery Pro WordPress plugins versions earlier than 19.1.5.1 are susceptible to an SQL injection flaw due to insufficient validation of user input, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The Impact of CVE-2022-4160
This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers with at least author privileges to leak sensitive data from the site's database, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data theft.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-4160
The following technical aspects are associated with CVE-2022-4160:
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from the plugins' failure to properly escape the 'cg_copy_id' POST parameter before incorporating it into an SQL query in 'cg-copy-comments.php' and 'cg-copy-rating.php'. This oversight may enable attackers to execute malicious SQL commands.
Affected Systems and Versions
Both the Contest Gallery and Contest Gallery Pro plugins versions lower than 19.1.5.1 are impacted by this vulnerability. Users of these versions are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate the risk.
Exploitation Mechanism
Malicious users with author privileges can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the 'cg_copy_id' POST parameter to inject malicious SQL commands, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the database.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2022-4160, users and administrators should take the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Plugin users should promptly apply security patches and updates released by the plugin developers to safeguard against known vulnerabilities and enhance the overall security posture of their WordPress sites.