Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-29419 affects the 3xSocializer WordPress plugin through version 0.98.22. A logged-in low-privilege user, such as a subscriber, may be able to trigger SQL injection. For businesses, the main concern is database exposure or tampering on WordPress sites still using this old plugin.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress hygiene issue. It is not documented as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but authenticated SQL injection can affect sensitive site data, especially on sites allowing public account creation.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-89 SQL injection in Don Crowther's 3xSocializer plugin <= 0.98.22. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.0 with network attack vector, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with 3xSocializer installed at version 0.98.22 or earlier. Risk rises where subscriber registration is enabled or untrusted users can authenticate. Sites without the plugin are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not show CISA KEV listing or evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires an authenticated user with low privileges and is rated high complexity, so prioritize exposed public-registration sites first.
Researcher notes
Evidence is adequate for affected product, version range, weakness class, and CVSS details. The supplied bundle does not identify a fixed version, vulnerable parameter, proof-of-concept status, or active exploitation, so avoid assuming exploitability beyond the authenticated SQL injection description.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the 3xSocializer plugin and version.
- Remove or disable the plugin if no maintained fixed release is available.
- Check WordPress.org and Patchstack for current vendor guidance.
- Restrict untrusted subscriber access where the plugin remains present.
- Back up and review affected site databases before major cleanup.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether 3xSocializer is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record plugin version and compare against <= 0.98.22.
- Review whether public user registration or subscriber access is enabled.
- Check logs for unusual authenticated requests involving the plugin.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is removed, disabled, or updated.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L1.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/3xsocializer/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/3xsocializer/wordpress-3xsocializer-plugin-0-98-22-authenticated-sql-injection-sqli-vulnerabilityCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.