PatchTheCVECVE-2022-0693: The Master Elements WordPress plugin through 8.0 does not validate and escape the meta_ids parameter of its re
CVE-2022-0693 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting master elements. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Master Elements WordPress plugin through 8.0 does not validate and escape the meta_ids parameter of its remove_post_meta_condition AJAX action (available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users) before using it in a SQL statement, leading to an unauthenticated SQL Injection
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 6.9% (top 6%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2022-04-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: WordPress Master Elements <=8.0 - SQL Injection
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-0693?
master elements: upgrade to newer than 8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-0693 being exploited?
CVE-2022-0693 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-0693 affect?
CVE-2022-0693 affects master elements. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Master Elements WordPress plugin through 8.0 does not validate and escape the meta_ids parameter of its remove_post_meta_condition AJAX action (available to both unauthenticated and authenticated users) before using it in a SQL statemen
How urgent is CVE-2022-0693?
Priority 68/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action