CVE-2022-0760

CVE-2022-0760 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Quantumcloud Simple Link Directory with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Description

The Simple Link Directory WordPress plugin before 7.7.2 does not validate and escape the post_id parameter before using it in a SQL statement via the qcopd_upvote_action AJAX action (available to unauthenticated and authenticated users), leading to an unauthenticated SQL Injection

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0760?
The Simple Link Directory WordPress plugin before 7.7.2 does not validate and escape the post_id parameter before using it in a SQL statement via the qcopd_upvote_action AJAX action (available to unauthenticated and authenticated users), leading to an unauthenticated SQL Injection
How severe is CVE-2022-0760?
CVE-2022-0760 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-0760 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0760?
CVE-2022-0760 affects Quantumcloud Simple Link Directory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0760?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-0760 published?
CVE-2022-0760 was published on 2022-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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