CVE-2022-33965 CRITICAL

CVE-2022-33965: WordPress WP Visitor Statistics plugin <= 5.7 - Multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerabilities

Vendor Osamaesh
Product WP Visitor Statistics (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-89 · SQLi
Published July 25, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

9.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injection (SQLi) vulnerabilities in Osamaesh WP Visitor Statistics plugin <= 5.7 at WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Visitor Statistics versions 5.7 and earlier contain a SQL injection vulnerability in the plugin's database queries. An unauthenticated attacker can inject malicious SQL code through the plugin's input parameters, potentially reading sensitive data from the WordPress database or modifying site content. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read or modify data in the WordPress database, including user credentials and site configuration.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can steal user data, modify posts/pages, or compromise site integrity without needing a WordPress account.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the WordPress site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 25, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated