Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
VIAVIWEB Wallpaper Admin 1.0 has an authenticated SQL injection flaw in an image gallery edit endpoint. A logged-in attacker could manipulate database queries and extract database information. The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV, but a public ExploitDB reference exists, increasing urgency for any exposed deployments.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority exposure check, not a confirmed incident. If the product is internet-facing or used by many privileged users, prioritize containment and vendor-guided remediation because public exploit information exists and database confidentiality impact is high.
Technical view
CVE-2022-50894 is CWE-89 SQL injection in VIAVIWEB Wallpaper Admin 1.0. The vulnerable parameter is img_id in edit_gallery_image.php. Sources describe authenticated GET-based injection that can disclose database information. CVSS v4.0 is 7.1 high: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, high confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running VIAVIWEB Wallpaper Admin 1.0, especially if the admin interface is reachable over the network. Because exploitation requires authentication, risk depends on account security, admin portal exposure, and whether untrusted users have login access.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB entry is cited, so proof-of-concept information is publicly available. The provided sources do not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. The issue still warrants prompt review because SQL injection can expose sensitive database contents.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies the affected version, vulnerable endpoint, parameter, authentication requirement, and CVSS vector. Sources do not provide a vendor patch status in the supplied bundle. Avoid assuming broader VIAVIWEB products are affected without confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether VIAVIWEB Wallpaper Admin 1.0 is deployed.
- Restrict access to the Wallpaper Admin interface to trusted networks.
- Review vendor and advisory sources for patches or upgrade guidance.
- Remove or disable unused instances if no supported fix is available.
- Harden authentication and monitor for suspicious admin activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web applications for VIAVIWEB Wallpaper Admin 1.0.
- Confirm whether edit_gallery_image.php is present and reachable.
- Review web logs for unusual img_id values on edit_gallery_image.php.
- Check whether admin access is exposed to the internet.
- Validate remediation against vendor or advisory guidance.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-51033CVE reference · exploit
- Vendor HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: VIAVIWEB Wallpaper Admin 1.0 SQL Injection via edit_gallery_image.phpCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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