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Plain-English summary
This vulnerability affects the WordPress RapidLoad Power-Up for Autoptimize plugin through version 1.6.35. A logged-in user with subscriber-level access or higher could trigger SQL injection, potentially exposing sensitive database data and causing limited availability impact.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority for any internet-facing WordPress site using the affected plugin, especially where user registration is open or many low-privilege accounts exist.
Technical view
CVE-2022-47593 is an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the RapidLoad Power-Up for Autoptimize WordPress plugin, package name unusedcss, affecting versions up to 1.6.35. CVSS 3.1 is 8.5 with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, high confidentiality impact, and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites that have RapidLoad Power-Up for Autoptimize installed at version 1.6.35 or earlier and allow subscriber or higher accounts.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The vulnerability still matters because exploitation only requires an authenticated low-privilege WordPress account and no user interaction.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies authenticated subscriber-plus SQL injection and CVSS 8.5, but the bundle does not include exploit details, active exploitation evidence, or a named fixed version. Avoid assuming impact beyond database confidentiality and limited availability as reflected in the CVSS vector.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the RapidLoad Power-Up for Autoptimize plugin.
- Identify any installations running version 1.6.35 or earlier.
- Check RapidLoad, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for the fixed supported version.
- Prioritize upgrading affected installations once vendor guidance confirms the safe version.
- Reduce unnecessary subscriber-level accounts on affected WordPress sites.
- Monitor database and WordPress logs for suspicious authenticated activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the plugin name and version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Verify whether public registration or low-privilege account creation is enabled.
- Review user accounts with subscriber or higher privileges.
- Check logs for unusual authenticated requests involving the plugin.
- Confirm remediation by documenting the installed version after upgrade or removal.
Public sources used
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- 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
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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.