Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2022-4290

Cyr to Lat <= 3.5 - Authenticated SQL Injection

The Cyr to Lat plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authenticated SQL Injection via the 'ctl_sanitize_title' function in versions up to, and including, 3.5 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This potentially allows authenticated users with the ability to add or modify terms or tags to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. A partial patch became available in version 3.6 and the issue was fully patched in version 3.7.

Quick Answer

CVE-2022-4290 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 SQL Injection issue affecting the Plugin Cyr to Lat Enhanced. It affects Versions up to 3.5 and is fixed in 3.7.

Published
Apr 13, 2023
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
cyr3lat
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Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 3.7, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2022-4290 is tracked for the Plugin Cyr to Lat Enhanced as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 3.5. Update Cyr to Lat Enhanced to 3.7 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
SQL Injection
Primary Fixed Version
3.7
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 3.5
Tracking ID
CVE-2022-4290
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Identifier strength
CVE-2022-4290

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Version evidence
Versions up to 3.5

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Patch evidence
3.7

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Source coverage
1 reference

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Verification Checklist

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 3.5.

Step 2

Confirm Cyr to Lat Enhanced is updated to 3.7 or newer.

Step 3

Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.

Step 4

After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.

Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2022-4290
Patched Versions
3.7
Affected Versions
Versions up to 3.5
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