CVE-2022-1182: The Visual Slide Box Builder WordPress plugin through 3.2.9 does not sanitise and escape various parameters be

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1182?

visual slide box builder: upgrade to newer than 3.2.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1182 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1182 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-1182 affect?

CVE-2022-1182 affects visual slide box builder. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Visual Slide Box Builder WordPress plugin through 3.2.9 does not sanitise and escape various parameters before using them in SQL statements via some of its AJAX actions available to any authenticated users (such as subscriber), leading

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1182?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1182 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting visual slide box builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Visual Slide Box Builder WordPress plugin through 3.2.9 does not sanitise and escape various parameters before using them in SQL statements via some of its AJAX actions available to any authenticated users (such as subscriber), leading to SQL Injections

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2022-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: visual slide box builder project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-05-16 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

visual slide box builder project visual slide box builder UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.2.9

Fixed in: newer than 3.2.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy visual-slide-box-builder || rpm -q visual-slide-box-builder || visual-slide-box-builder --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.2.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade visual-slide-box-builder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade visual-slide-box-builder

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2022-1182?

visual slide box builder: upgrade to newer than 3.2.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1182 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1182 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-2022-1182 affect?

CVE-2022-1182 affects visual slide box builder. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Visual Slide Box Builder WordPress plugin through 3.2.9 does not sanitise and escape various parameters before using them in SQL statements via some of its AJAX actions available to any authenticated users (such as subscriber), leading

How urgent is CVE-2022-1182?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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