How severe is CVE-2022-3494?

CVE-2022-3494 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-2022-3494 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3494?

CVE-2022-3494 primarily affects Really-simple-plugins Complianz. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3494?

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-2022-3494 published?

CVE-2022-3494 was published on 2022-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3494

CVE-2022-3494 is a high-severity vulnerability in Really-simple-plugins Complianz 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Really-simple-plugins Complianz
Published: 2022-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Complianz WordPress plugin before 6.3.4, and Complianz Premium WordPress plugin before 6.3.6 allow a translators to inject arbitrary SQL through an unsanitized translation. SQL can be injected through an infected translation file, or by a user with a translator role through translation plugins such as Loco Translate or WPML.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3494?: The Complianz WordPress plugin before 6.3.4, and Complianz Premium WordPress plugin before 6.3.6 allow a translators to inject arbitrary SQL through an unsanitized translation. SQL can be injected through an infected translation file, or by a user with a translator role through translation plugins such as Loco Translate or WPML.
How severe is CVE-2022-3494?: CVE-2022-3494 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-2022-3494 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3494?: CVE-2022-3494 primarily affects Really-simple-plugins Complianz. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3494?: 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-2022-3494 published?: CVE-2022-3494 was published on 2022-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/71db75c0-5907-4237-884f-8db88b1a9b34

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:really-simple-plugins:complianz:*:*:*:*:-:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:really-simple-plugins:complianz:*:*:*:*:premium:wordpress:*:*

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