CVE-2022-3769: The OWM Weather WordPress plugin before 5.6.9 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-3769?

owm weather: upgrade to 5.6.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-3769 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3769 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-2022-3769 affect?

CVE-2022-3769 affects owm weather. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The OWM Weather WordPress plugin before 5.6.9 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with a role as low as contributor

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-3769?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-3769 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting owm weather. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The OWM Weather WordPress plugin before 5.6.9 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with a role as low as contributor

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	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-11-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: ujsoftware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-28 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ujsoftware owm weather UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.6.9

Fixed in: 5.6.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy owm-weather || rpm -q owm-weather || owm-weather --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.6.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade owm-weather

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade owm-weather

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-2022-3769?

owm weather: upgrade to 5.6.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-3769 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3769 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-2022-3769 affect?

CVE-2022-3769 affects owm weather. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The OWM Weather WordPress plugin before 5.6.9 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by users with a role as low as contributor

How urgent is CVE-2022-3769?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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