How severe is CVE-2022-4230?

CVE-2022-4230 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-2022-4230 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4230?

CVE-2022-4230 affects Veronalabs Wp Statistics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4230?

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-2022-4230 published?

CVE-2022-4230 was published on 2023-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4230

CVE-2022-4230 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veronalabs Wp Statistics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 36% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 36% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Veronalabs Wp Statistics
Published: 2023-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Statistics WordPress plugin before 13.2.9 does not escape a parameter, which could allow authenticated users to perform SQL Injection attacks. By default, the affected feature is available to users with the manage_options capability (admin+), however the plugin has a settings to allow low privilege users to access it as well.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4230?: The WP Statistics WordPress plugin before 13.2.9 does not escape a parameter, which could allow authenticated users to perform SQL Injection attacks. By default, the affected feature is available to users with the manage_options capability (admin+), however the plugin has a settings to allow low privilege users to access it as well.
How severe is CVE-2022-4230?: CVE-2022-4230 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-2022-4230 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4230?: CVE-2022-4230 affects Veronalabs Wp Statistics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4230?: 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-2022-4230 published?: CVE-2022-4230 was published on 2023-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a0e40cfd-b217-481c-8fc4-027a0a023312

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:veronalabs:wp_statistics:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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