CVE-2022-0254: Bmarshall511/wordpress zero spam SQL Injection Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pq2f-3fg3-rw99
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-0254 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Bmarshall511/wordpress zero spam libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves sql injection in wordpress zero spam wordpress plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.2.13.

CVE-2022-0254 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-0254
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pq2f-3fg3-rw99
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Bmarshall511/wordpress zero spam
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-0254

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Bmarshall511/wordpress zero spam dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

bmarshall511/wordpress_zero_spam fixed: 5.2.13 
Upgrade bmarshall511/wordpress_zero_spam to 5.2.13
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for bmarshall511/wordpress_zero_spam

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2022-0254, inspect your project dependencies for Bmarshall511/wordpress zero spam:

inspect dependencies for bmarshall511/wordpress_zero_spam

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Bmarshall511/wordpress zero spam in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.2.13), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Bmarshall511/wordpress zero spam, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The WordPress Zero Spam WordPress plugin before 5.2.13 does not properly sanitise and escape the order and orderby parameters before using them in a SQL statement in the admin dashboard, leading to a SQL injection

CVE-2022-0254 Affected Bmarshall511/wordpress zero spam Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.2.13
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
bmarshall511/wordpress_zero_spam
 Packagist
< 5.2.13
5.2.13

References

NVD — CVE-2022-0254 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0254
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/Highfivery/zero-spam-for-wordpress/commit/49723f696f1e2f2a76ac89375910bb036a4895f3
Bmarshall511/wordpress zero spam Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Highfivery/zero-spam-for-wordpress
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2660225 WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2660225
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2680906 WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2680906
wpscan.com/vulnerability/ae546... WEB
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ae54681f-7b89-408c-b0ee-ba4a520db997

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0254?
CVE-2022-0254 is a security vulnerability in Bmarshall511/wordpress zero spam involving SQL Injection in WordPress Zero Spam WordPress plugin under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Bmarshall511/wordpress zero spam versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.2.13 across affected packages: bmarshall511/wordpress_zero_spam.
What version fixes CVE-2022-0254?
Upgrading to 5.2.13 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is bmarshall511/wordpress_zero_spam affected?
Yes, bmarshall511/wordpress_zero_spam is affected in releases prior to 5.2.13. Upgrade your dependency to 5.2.13 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0254?
CVE-2022-0254 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-0254?
CVE-2022-0254 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2022-0254?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for bmarshall511/wordpress_zero_spam'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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