Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A vulnerable WordPress Short URL plugin version could let a low-privileged logged-in user interfere with database queries. The main business concern is exposure of sensitive WordPress database content and limited availability impact on affected sites.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for internet-facing WordPress sites with user accounts or sensitive data. This is not confirmed actively exploited in the supplied evidence, but the data-exposure impact and low attack complexity justify near-term action.
Technical view
CVE-2022-46860 is a CWE-89 SQL injection in KaizenCoders Short URL, package shorten-url, affecting versions through 1.6.4. CVSS 3.1 is 8.5: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, high confidentiality impact, no integrity impact, and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running KaizenCoders Short URL through 1.6.4, especially where untrusted users can authenticate with low privileges. The provided sources do not identify affected endpoints or a fixed version.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Risk remains meaningful because the CVSS vector indicates a low-complexity network attack requiring only low privileges and no user interaction.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE metadata and the Patchstack vulnerability entry. Do not assume exploit details, affected parameters, or fixed versions beyond the sources. Validate exposure by plugin name, package slug, and version, then follow vendor or Patchstack remediation guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Short URL plugin package shorten-url.
- Confirm whether any installed version is 1.6.4 or older.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed or supported release.
- If no fixed release is confirmed, disable or remove the plugin.
- Restrict low-privileged account creation on affected WordPress sites.
Validation and detection
- Review plugin inventory and recorded versions across production WordPress sites.
- Confirm affected sites are not running Short URL through version 1.6.4.
- Check WordPress roles to identify low-privileged users with site access.
- Review web, WAF, and database error logs for suspicious plugin-related activity.
- Document remediation status and residual exposure for each affected site.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L3.14.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/shorten-url/wordpress-short-url-plugin-1-6-4-sql-injection?_s_id=cveCVE reference · vdb-entry
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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.