CVE-2022-4230: The WP Statistics WordPress plugin before 13.2.9 does not escape a parameter, which could allow authenticated users to perform SQL Injection attacks. By default, the affected feature is available to u

high Affects wp-statistics (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2023-01-23; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

The WP Statistics WordPress plugin before 13.2.9 does not escape a parameter, which could allow authenticated users to perform SQL Injection attacks. By default, the affected feature is available to u

Package: wp-statistics (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <13.2.9
Fixed in: 13.2.9
Severity: high CVSS 8.8
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 36% (98.5th percentile)
Published: 2023-01-23
Source: nvd

References

CWE-89

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