Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-46859 is a critical SQL injection issue in the WordPress Spiffy Calendar plugin through version 4.9.1. If exploited, it could let an attacker affect the site database, creating confidentiality, integrity, and availability risk for affected WordPress sites.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any public WordPress site using Spiffy Calendar. The potential database impact is high, but urgency depends on confirmed plugin presence and whether the vulnerable functionality is reachable.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 improper neutralization of SQL special elements in Spiffy Plugins Spiffy Calendar. The bundled CVSS v3.1 score is 9.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the Spiffy Calendar plugin installed at version 4.9.1 or earlier. The source bundle does not provide CPEs or a complete affected-version range beyond “through 4.9.1.”
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector says no privileges required, while the Patchstack URL text includes “auth”; verify advisory details before assuming unauthenticated exploitability.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse in the provided bundle. Key uncertainty is authentication context because the CVSS vector says PR:N, but the Patchstack reference text suggests authenticated SQL injection. Do not assume exploit status without additional vendor or KEV evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Spiffy Calendar plugin usage and versions.
- Upgrade if vendor or Patchstack guidance identifies a fixed release beyond 4.9.1.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Check vendor guidance before relying on compensating controls.
- Increase monitoring for database errors and suspicious WordPress requests.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Spiffy Calendar is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record installed plugin version and flag 4.9.1 or earlier.
- Review advisory details for authentication requirements and fixed-version availability.
- Check logs for unusual calendar-related requests or database errors.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed.
Public sources used
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CWE details
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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.