CVE-2022-0817
CVE-2022-0817 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Badgeos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Badgeos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The BadgeOS WordPress plugin through 3.7.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action, leading to an SQL Injection exploitable by unauthenticated users
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-0817?
- The BadgeOS WordPress plugin through 3.7.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action, leading to an SQL Injection exploitable by unauthenticated users
- How severe is CVE-2022-0817?
- CVE-2022-0817 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-2022-0817 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-0817?
- CVE-2022-0817 affects Badgeos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-0817?
- 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-2022-0817 published?
- CVE-2022-0817 was published on 2022-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:badgeos:badgeos:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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