CVE-2022-3915
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on WordPress sites using the Dokan plugin. Attackers can potentially read, modify, or delete database content, including sensitive user data. All WordPress sites with vulnerable Dokan plugin versions are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Dokan WordPress Plugin
📦 What is this software?
Dokan by Dokan
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, site defacement, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution via database functions.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of user information, plugin settings manipulation, and potential administrative access through user account compromise.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, database user privilege restrictions, and web application firewall rules in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection via unsanitized parameter makes exploitation straightforward for attackers with basic SQL knowledge.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.7.6
Vendor Advisory: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fd416d99-1970-418f-81f5-8438490d4479
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Dokan plugin and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version shows 3.7.6 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
allDisable the Dokan plugin until patching is possible
wp plugin deactivate dokan
Web Application Firewall Rules
allBlock SQL injection patterns targeting Dokan endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation for all user-supplied parameters
- Restrict database user permissions to minimum required operations
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Dokan → Version number. If below 3.7.6, vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get dokan --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Dokan plugin version is 3.7.6 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in WordPress logs
- Multiple failed login attempts from single IP
- Unexpected database queries in application logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with SQL injection patterns to Dokan endpoints
- Unusual outbound database connections
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("SQL syntax" OR "database error" OR "dokan")