WordPress security changelog
CRITICAL CVE-2022-0781 Modified

Nirweb support: SQL injection

Nirweb support is affected by SQL injection. The vulnerable path is reachable without authentication. A successful request can alter database queries and expose or modify WordPress data.

CVE / CNA score 9.8 CVSS · contact@wpscan.com
NVD score 9.8 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Nirweb support
Plugin slug
nirweb-support
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
May 23, 2022
Weakness
CWE-89 — Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

This CVE was published May 23, 2022 and is one of 2 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Nirweb support to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

The Nirweb support WordPress plugin before 2.8.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action (available to unauthenticated users), leading to an SQL injection

NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary and upstream sources