CVE-2022-42497 CRITICAL

CVE-2022-42497: WordPress Api2Cart Bridge Connector plugin <= 1.1.0 - Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability

Vendor Api2Cart
Product Api2Cart Bridge Connector (WordPress plugin)
Published November 18, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

10.0/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability in Api2Cart Bridge Connector plugin <= 1.1.0 on WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Api2Cart Bridge Connector WordPress plugin version 1.1.0 and earlier contains a critical vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the site. No special conditions or user interaction are required. The vulnerability affects the entire WordPress installation and any connected systems.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run their own code on the WordPress site and connected systems without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the WordPress site, database, and any systems connected via Api2Cart.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 18, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated