Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2022-0760

Simple Link Directory <= 7.7.1 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection

The Simple Link Directory WordPress plugin before 7.7.2 does not validate and escape the post_id parameter before using it in a SQL statement via the qcopd_upvote_action AJAX action (available to unauthenticated and authenticated users), leading to an unauthenticated SQL Injection.

Quick Answer

CVE-2022-0760 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 SQL Injection issue affecting the Plugin Simple Link Directory. It affects Versions before 7.7.2 and is fixed in 7.7.2.

Published
Feb 28, 2022
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
simple-link-directory
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 7.7.2, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2022-0760 is tracked for the Plugin Simple Link Directory as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions before 7.7.2. Update Simple Link Directory to 7.7.2 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
SQL Injection
Primary Fixed Version
7.7.2
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 7.7.2
Tracking ID
CVE-2022-0760
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
simple-link-directory View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2022-0760
Patched Versions
7.7.2
Affected Versions
Versions before 7.7.2
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