CVE-2022-4297Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Database extraction via unsanitized AJAX query parameter

Published Jan 2, 2023 · Updated Apr 11, 2025

SQL injection in Netflixtech WP AutoComplete Search 1.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to read WordPress database data via AJAX. The wi_get_search_results AJAX action places the q parameter into an SQL statement without sanitization, escaping, or parameterization. The action requires no authentication; a page-disclosed nonce permits a time-delay payload, and the verified proof of concept demonstrates query control.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability3.60%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in Netflixtech WP AutoComplete Search 1.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to read WordPress database data via AJAX. The wi_get_search_results AJAX action places the q parameter into an SQL statement without sanitization, escaping, or parameterization. The action requires no authentication; a page-disclosed nonce permits a time-delay payload, and the verified proof of concept demonstrates query control.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-4297
Published
Jan 2, 2023
Updated
Apr 11, 2025
Vendor
Netflixtech
Product
WP AutoComplete Search
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jan 2, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 11, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=1.0.4

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Netflixtech · WP AutoComplete Searchversion=0 <=1.0.4

Published CVSS scores

9.8CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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 exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

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

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