CVE-2022-47586 – This CVE describes an unauthenticated SQL injec... (How to Fix)

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-47586?

1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Ultimate Addons for Contact Form 7. 4. Click Update Now if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually update.

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2022-47586?

CVE-2022-47586 has a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). This CVE describes an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the Ultimate Addons for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin. Attackers can exploit this to execute arbitrary SQL commands on affected WordPress sites. All WordPress installations using vulnerable plugin versions are affected.

📋 TL;DR

This CVE describes an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the Ultimate Addons for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin. Attackers can exploit this to execute arbitrary SQL commands on affected WordPress sites. All WordPress installations using vulnerable plugin versions are affected.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

WordPress Ultimate Addons for Contact Form 7 plugin

Versions: <= 3.1.23

Operating Systems: All platforms running WordPress

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: Requires WordPress installation with vulnerable plugin version. No authentication required for exploitation.

📦 What is this software?

Ultimate Addons For Contact Form 7 by Themefic

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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete database compromise leading to data theft, privilege escalation, or full site takeover via SQL injection.

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Likely Case

Data exfiltration from WordPress database, including user credentials, sensitive content, or plugin data.

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If Mitigated

Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, potentially only read access to non-sensitive data.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH

🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes

Weaponized: LIKELY

Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes

Complexity: LOW

SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized. Public proof-of-concept exists.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: 3.1.24 or later

Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ultimate-addons-for-contact-form-7/wordpress-ultimate-addons-for-contact-form-7-plugin-3-1-23-sql-injection?_s_id=cve

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Ultimate Addons for Contact Form 7. 4. Click Update Now if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually update.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable vulnerable plugin

all

Temporarily disable the plugin until patched

wp plugin deactivate ultimate-addons-for-contact-form-7

Web Application Firewall rule

all

Block SQL injection patterns targeting the plugin

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries
Restrict database user permissions to minimum required

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Ultimate Addons for Contact Form 7 version

Check Version:

wp plugin get ultimate-addons-for-contact-form-7 --field=version

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify plugin version is 3.1.24 or higher

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Unusual SQL queries in WordPress or database logs
Multiple failed login attempts after plugin access

Network Indicators:

HTTP requests with SQL injection patterns to plugin endpoints

SIEM Query:

source="wordpress.log" AND "ultimate-addons-for-contact-form-7" AND (sql OR union OR select)

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2022-47586

CVSS v3 Score: 8.2 (HIGH)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

CWE: CWE-89

Published: June 19, 2023

Last Updated: November 21, 2024

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