How severe is CVE-2022-0228?

CVE-2022-0228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-0228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0228?

CVE-2022-0228 affects Sygnoos Popup Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0228?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-0228 published?

CVE-2022-0228 was published on 2022-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0228

CVE-2022-0228 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sygnoos Popup Builder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Sygnoos Popup Builder
Published: 2022-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Popup Builder WordPress plugin before 4.0.7 does not validate and properly escape the orderby and order parameters before using them in a SQL statement in the admin dashboard, which could allow high privilege users to perform SQL injection

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0228?: The Popup Builder WordPress plugin before 4.0.7 does not validate and properly escape the orderby and order parameters before using them in a SQL statement in the admin dashboard, which could allow high privilege users to perform SQL injection
How severe is CVE-2022-0228?: CVE-2022-0228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-0228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0228?: CVE-2022-0228 affects Sygnoos Popup Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0228?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-0228 published?: CVE-2022-0228 was published on 2022-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sygnoos:popup_builder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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