CVE-2022-0769Network attack vector

Unauthenticated SQL injection via data_target

Published Apr 25, 2022 · Updated Aug 2, 2024

SQL injection in the Users Ultra WordPress plugin through 3.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute SQL via the rating_vote AJAX action. The action interpolates the unsanitized data_target parameter directly into an SQL statement instead of safely parameterizing or escaping it. The endpoint is available without authentication, so internet-reachable WordPress sites can face database disclosure, modification, or service interruption depending on database permissions.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability8.33%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in the Users Ultra WordPress plugin through 3.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute SQL via the rating_vote AJAX action. The action interpolates the unsanitized data_target parameter directly into an SQL statement instead of safely parameterizing or escaping it. The endpoint is available without authentication, so internet-reachable WordPress sites can face database disclosure, modification, or service interruption depending on database permissions.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-0769
Published
Apr 25, 2022
Updated
Aug 2, 2024
Vendor
Users Ultra
Product
Users Ultra
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 25, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 2, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=3.1.0 <=3.1.0

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Users Ultra · Users Ultraversion=3.1.0 <=3.1.0

Published CVSS scores

7.5NVDAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
9.8NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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