How severe is CVE-2022-4158?

CVE-2022-4158 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-4158 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4158?

CVE-2022-4158 primarily affects Contest-gallery Contest Gallery. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4158?

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-2022-4158 published?

CVE-2022-4158 was published on 2022-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4158

CVE-2022-4158 is a high-severity vulnerability in Contest-gallery Contest Gallery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Contest-gallery Contest Gallery
Published: 2022-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1, Contest Gallery Pro WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1 do not escape the cg_Fields POST parameter before concatenating it to an SQL query in users-registry-check-registering-and-login.php. This may allow malicious visitors to leak sensitive information from the site's database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4158?: The Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1, Contest Gallery Pro WordPress plugin before 19.1.5.1 do not escape the cg_Fields POST parameter before concatenating it to an SQL query in users-registry-check-registering-and-login.php. This may allow malicious visitors to leak sensitive information from the site's database.
How severe is CVE-2022-4158?: CVE-2022-4158 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-4158 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4158?: CVE-2022-4158 primarily affects Contest-gallery Contest Gallery. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4158?: 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-2022-4158 published?: CVE-2022-4158 was published on 2022-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:contest-gallery:contest_gallery:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:contest-gallery:contest_gallery:*:*:*:*:pro:wordpress:*:*

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