CVE-2022-1683
CVE-2022-1683 is a high-severity vulnerability in Amtythumb Project Amtythumb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Amtythumb Project Amtythumb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The amtyThumb WordPress plugin through 4.2.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via its shortcode, leading to an SQL injection and is exploitable by any authenticated user (and not just Author+ like the original advisory mention) due to the fact that they can execute shortcodes via an AJAX action
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1683?
- The amtyThumb WordPress plugin through 4.2.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via its shortcode, leading to an SQL injection and is exploitable by any authenticated user (and not just Author+ like the original advisory mention) due to the fact that they can execute shortcodes via an AJAX action
- How severe is CVE-2022-1683?
- CVE-2022-1683 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-1683 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-1683?
- CVE-2022-1683 affects Amtythumb Project Amtythumb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-1683?
- 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-2022-1683 published?
- CVE-2022-1683 was published on 2022-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://bulletin.iese.de/post/amtythumb_4-2-0
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/359d145b-c365-4e7c-a12e-c26b7b8617ce
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:amtythumb_project:amtythumb:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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