How severe is CVE-2022-4049?

CVE-2022-4049 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-2022-4049 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4049?

CVE-2022-4049 affects Wp User Project Wp User. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4049?

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-2022-4049 published?

CVE-2022-4049 was published on 2023-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4049

CVE-2022-4049 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wp User Project Wp User with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wp User Project Wp User
Published: 2023-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP User WordPress plugin through 7.0 does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by unauthenticated users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4049?: The WP User WordPress plugin through 7.0 does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by unauthenticated users.
How severe is CVE-2022-4049?: CVE-2022-4049 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-2022-4049 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4049?: CVE-2022-4049 affects Wp User Project Wp User. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4049?: 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-2022-4049 published?: CVE-2022-4049 was published on 2023-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9b0781e2-ad62-4308-bafc-d45b9a2472be

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wp_user_project:wp_user:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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