CVE-2022-1556
CVE-2022-1556 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Era404 Stafflist with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th 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: 20% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Era404 Stafflist
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The StaffList WordPress plugin before 3.1.5 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement when searching for Staff in the admin dashboard, leading to an SQL Injection
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1556?
- The StaffList WordPress plugin before 3.1.5 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement when searching for Staff in the admin dashboard, leading to an SQL Injection
- How severe is CVE-2022-1556?
- CVE-2022-1556 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-2022-1556 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-1556?
- CVE-2022-1556 affects Era404 Stafflist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-1556?
- 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-2022-1556 published?
- CVE-2022-1556 was published on 2022-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166918/
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/04890549-6bd1-44dd-8bce-7125c01be5d4
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:era404:stafflist:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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