CVE-2022-4117

CVE-2022-4117 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Iws-geo-form-fields Project Iws-geo-form-fields 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

Description

The IWS WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not properly escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to an unauthenticated SQL injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4117?
The IWS WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not properly escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users, leading to an unauthenticated SQL injection.
How severe is CVE-2022-4117?
CVE-2022-4117 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-2022-4117 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-2022-4117?
CVE-2022-4117 affects Iws-geo-form-fields Project Iws-geo-form-fields. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4117?
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-2022-4117 published?
CVE-2022-4117 was published on 2022-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)