How severe is CVE-2022-3849?

CVE-2022-3849 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-2022-3849 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3849?

CVE-2022-3849 affects Wp User Merger Project Wp User Merger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3849?

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-2022-3849 published?

CVE-2022-3849 was published on 2022-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3849

CVE-2022-3849 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wp User Merger Project Wp User Merger 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wp User Merger Project Wp User Merger
Published: 2022-11-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP User Merger WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with a role as low as admin

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3849?: The WP User Merger WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with a role as low as admin
How severe is CVE-2022-3849?: CVE-2022-3849 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-2022-3849 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3849?: CVE-2022-3849 affects Wp User Merger Project Wp User Merger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3849?: 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-2022-3849 published?: CVE-2022-3849 was published on 2022-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wp_user_merger_project:wp_user_merger:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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