CVE-2022-0513
HighThe WP Statistics WordPress plugin is vulnerable to SQL Injection due to insufficient escaping and parameterization of the exclusion_reason parameter found in the ~/includes/class-wp-statistics-exclusion.php file which allows attackers without authentication to inject arbitrary…
Published Feb 16, 2022 · Updated Feb 10, 2025 · Also known as bbc2a1f7-4c3c-4f37-a187-572f40e9b792
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-0513 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting WP Statistics (Veronalabs).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including WP Statistics <=13.1.4, WP Statistics 13.1.5, WP Statistics 13.1.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
53%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The WP Statistics WordPress plugin is vulnerable to SQL Injection due to insufficient escaping and parameterization of the exclusion_reason parameter found in the ~/includes/class-wp-statistics-exclusion.php file which allows attackers without authentication to inject arbitrary SQL queries to obtain sensitive information, in versions up to and including 13.1.4. This requires the "Record Exclusions" option to be enabled on the vulnerable site.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WP StatisticsVeronalabs | >= 13.1.4 | 13.1.4 |
Patched Releases
WP Statistics
<=13.1.4, 13.1.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 16, 2022
Last updated
Feb 10, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bbc2a1f7-4c3c-4f37-a187-572f40e9b792?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bbc2a1f7-4c3c-4f37-a187-572f40e9b792?source=api-scan
- patchhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2671297/wp-statistics/trunk/includes/class-wp-statistics-hits.php
- patchhttps://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/02/unauthenticated-sql-injection-vulnerability-patched-in-wordpress-statistics-plugin/
FAQ
Common Questions.
The WP Statistics WordPress plugin is vulnerable to SQL Injection due to insufficient escaping and parameterization of the exclusion_reason parameter found in the ~/includes/class-wp-statistics-exclusion.php file which allows attackers without authentication to inject arbitrary SQL queries to obtain sensitive informat…
Affected: WP Statistics (Veronalabs) versions >= 13.1.4. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including WP Statistics <=13.1.4, WP Statistics 13.1.5, WP Statistics 13.1.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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