CVE-2022-3142: The NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before 7.9.7 does not properly sanitise and escape user input before using it in SQL statements, leading to SQL injections. The attack can be executed by anyone who is p

high Affects nex-forms (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

The NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before 7.9.7 does not properly sanitise and escape user input before using it in SQL statements, leading to SQL injections. The attack can be executed by anyone who is p

Package
nex-forms (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<7.9.7
Fixed in
7.9.7
Severity
high  CVSS 8.8
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 15% (96.6th percentile)
Published
2022-09-19
Source
nvd

References

CWE-89
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