CVE-2022-47432 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-47432: WordPress Shortcode IMDB Plugin <= 6.0.8 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

Vendor Kemal Yazici - Pluginpress
Product Shortcode IMDB
Weakness CWE-89 · SQLi
Published November 6, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Kemal YAZICI - PluginPress Shortcode IMDB allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Shortcode IMDB: from n/a through 6.0.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Shortcode IMDB versions up to 6.0.8 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in database queries. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious SQL code through plugin parameters, potentially reading or modifying database contents. The vulnerability requires high-level admin access and does not affect site availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read or modify database records by injecting SQL code through plugin settings.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account could expose sensitive data or alter site content via the plugin.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator-level access to the WordPress site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 6, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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