CVE-2022-4351: The Qe SEO Handyman WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before usin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-4351?

qe seo handyman: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-4351 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4351 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-2022-4351 affect?

CVE-2022-4351 affects qe seo handyman. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Qe SEO Handyman WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-4351?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2022-4351 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting qe seo handyman. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Qe SEO Handyman WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-01-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: qe seo handyman project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-02 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

qe seo handyman project qe seo handyman UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy qe-seo-handyman || rpm -q qe-seo-handyman || qe-seo-handyman --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade qe-seo-handyman

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade qe-seo-handyman

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-2022-4351?

qe seo handyman: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-4351 being exploited?

CVE-2022-4351 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-2022-4351 affect?

CVE-2022-4351 affects qe seo handyman. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Qe SEO Handyman WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL injection exploitable by high privilege users such as admin

How urgent is CVE-2022-4351?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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