How severe is CVE-2022-4297?

CVE-2022-4297 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-2022-4297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4297?

CVE-2022-4297 affects Netflixtech Wp Autocomplete Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4297?

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-2022-4297 published?

CVE-2022-4297 was published on 2023-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4297

CVE-2022-4297 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netflixtech Wp Autocomplete Search 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: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netflixtech Wp Autocomplete Search
Published: 2023-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP AutoComplete Search WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX available to unauthenticated users, leading to an unauthenticated SQL injection

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4297?: The WP AutoComplete Search WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement via an AJAX available to unauthenticated users, leading to an unauthenticated SQL injection
How severe is CVE-2022-4297?: CVE-2022-4297 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-2022-4297 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4297?: CVE-2022-4297 affects Netflixtech Wp Autocomplete Search. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4297?: 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-2022-4297 published?: CVE-2022-4297 was published on 2023-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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