CVE-2022-25149
HighThe WP Statistics WordPress plugin is vulnerable to SQL Injection due to insufficient escaping and parameterization of the IP parameter found in the ~/includes/class-wp-statistics-hits.php file which allows attackers without authentication to inject arbitrary SQL queries to…
Published Feb 24, 2022 · Updated Jan 31, 2025 · Also known as 9555c48f-5ce3-4c0c-88f3-83776b42b808
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-25149 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 77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including WP Statistics <=13.1.5, WP Statistics 13.1.6, WP Statistics 13.1.5.
- 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)
77%
Higher than 99.5% 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 IP parameter found in the ~/includes/class-wp-statistics-hits.php file which allows attackers without authentication to inject arbitrary SQL queries to obtain sensitive information, in versions up to and including 13.1.5.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WP StatisticsVeronalabs | >= 13.1.5 | 13.1.5 |
Patched Releases
WP Statistics
<=13.1.5, 13.1.6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 24, 2022
Last updated
Jan 31, 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/9555c48f-5ce3-4c0c-88f3-83776b42b808?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9555c48f-5ce3-4c0c-88f3-83776b42b808?source=api-scan
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-25149
- patchhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2679983%40wp-statistics&new=2679983%40wp-statistics&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- exploithttps://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/5dbd58b7f57a5037fe461fba8e696042
FAQ
Common Questions.
The WP Statistics WordPress plugin is vulnerable to SQL Injection due to insufficient escaping and parameterization of the IP parameter found in the ~/includes/class-wp-statistics-hits.php file which allows attackers without authentication to inject arbitrary SQL queries to obtain sensitive information, in versions up…
Affected: WP Statistics (Veronalabs) versions >= 13.1.5. 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 <=13.1.5, WP Statistics 13.1.6, WP Statistics 13.1.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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